Kootenay pass - cornice ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Kootenay pass - cornice ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Nice day at Kootenay pass for November but definitely could use more snow coverage and the snow that is there is wind affected and a bit crusty. Some nice turns in the trees below the ridge.