Looking around north of GMNP

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Looking around north of GMNP

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

We observed 50+cm of fist density new snow sitting on a pencil hard layer. Neither layer was reactive but we did see evidence of recent natural avalanche activity.