Crystal ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Crystal ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Open trees

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Wet
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Great skiing conditions above 1700m. Below this there was a rain crust and heavy snow. Survival skiing.

No avalanche signs observed all day. Pit test done at 2050m reacted on the storm snow at elbow taps, with a slab release at shoulder tap at 70cm.