Mount McCrustson

Submitted by
renee.rosteius
Observations date
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 18:00
Location
50.948130° N 118.275520° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mount McCrustson

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

Toured up Burnt Knob. Below last night's freezing line, the snow was okay; the crust is starting to thaw a bit and become more cohesive with the softer snow underneath. At 1100m and above, the thick crust layer locks your skis into it as you put your weight on it. Had fun regardless
Both photos taken at approximately 1100m of elevation, where the crust became thicker/you sink into it more.
Both photos taken at approximately 1100m of elevation, where the crust became thicker/you sink into it more.