Bow Hut

Submitted by
bettscanada
Observations date
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 15:00
Location
51.634600° N 116.489800° E
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Bow Hut

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold

Comments

Three other parties made their wsy up to Bow Hut for the night. Felt safe travelling on the terraine. Bo recent signs of avalanches. Although it was cold.-15 at the parking lot , seemed to help stabilize the snow pack
Approaching hut, no sign of any avalanches. Chilly day, snow 15-20 cms before firm crust
Approaching hut, no sign of any avalanches. Chilly day, snow 15-20 cms before firm crust
Avalanche about 1/3 the way up the Mouse trap. Looks like it has been there for a few days. Otherwise the snow was firm and fine underfoot
Avalanche about 1/3 the way up the Mouse trap. Looks like it has been there for a few days. Otherwise the snow was firm and fine underfoot
Half way up to Bow Hut. Snow quite firm.
Half way up to Bow Hut. Snow quite firm.
At the hut around 2.30pm. Skiied out, usual whiteout to start then decent snow 15-20 cms on the frozen crust.
At the hut around 2.30pm. Skiied out, usual whiteout to start then decent snow 15-20 cms on the frozen crust.