First knoll

Map for Mountain Information Network report: First knoll

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Warm

Comments

Almost no snow until about 900m, about a meter past the T bar. About 15-20cm of snow sitting on top of a thick rain crust (observed on all aspects at 1200m). Skin track sluffed away on this layer. Riding below the T bar was sub par and desperate.