Mount Chester via Chester Lake

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mount Chester via Chester Lake

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

Convex of slope very weak skiers turned around mid way up ascent of the headwall.

Many layers of weakness, fresh snow on top layer. Tread with care above treeline.