Healy Pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Healy Pass

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold

Comments

Snow pit 300 M south of Healy Pass Trail below the ridge, east aspect, 2300 metres, 32º slope. HS 125 cm HSS 25 cm

CTH SP 22. 80cm on sun/wind crust

Also had SP shear on facets; on Nov 5 rain crust at 50cm after prying with shovel.

Snowpack quite unreactive in spite of 2 prominent sliding surfaces. Storm snow powder light and dry. There was about 2 cm fresh overnight.