Wet crusty and heavy

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Wet crusty and heavy

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees

Information

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

Comments

Avalanche debris (size 1) seen on Great Bear Peak (NE aspect)

Terrible riding. Thick rain crust ~5cm at the peak, actively raining upon arrival and departure. Wet and heavy closer to TL and below.

Skinnable exposed creeks at start of the trail.

5C at the car.