Telkwa Range

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Telkwa Range

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Foggy
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Comments

Snow was hard and wind blown up top, softening as we dropped down into the trees. An approximately 1" crust exists between the 3 - 4" of fresh snow and the soft layers beneath. The avalanche slabs observed were rock hard and averaged 0.5m thick. Hill slid right to ground level on face.