Zero Hassle Gaining the Castle

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Zero Hassle Gaining the Castle

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy

Comments

Encountered a variety of snow conditions:

-breakable crust (sometimes supportive to skis) on S and E slopes

-evidence of extensive tree bombing on S and E slopes from earlier in the week when then refroze

-15-20cm dry powder on N slopes

-wind scouring on ridges

2cm fell during the day

Drivable to 850m