Valhalla Mountain Touring AST2 course

Submitted by
beeknoah
Observations date
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 20:00
Location
50.062820° N 117.613140° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Valhalla Mountain Touring AST2 course

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

Performed ECT with help and instructions rom Kootenay Backcountry Guides

Northeast aspect on exposed treeline meadow

HS 225cm

ECT N 3 down 15cm on storm interface

ECT P 25 down 41cm on wind layer 5cm ontop of Dec.15th crust