Tim Jones Peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Tim Jones Peak

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
  • Warm
  • Wet
Avalanche conditions
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Ski triggered size 1 with easy propagation on short pitch on south of Tim Jones peak. 30cm of storm snow bonding poorly at interface. Temps spiking causing natural avy cycle on most slopes over 35 degrees. Gave northern wind loaded slopes and cornices a wide berth today.