Simpson Pass to Sunshine Ski Area

Submitted by
pyardley
Observations date
Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 22:00
Location
51.092100° N 115.811100° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Simpson Pass to Sunshine Ski Area

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Mellow slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
  • Windy

Comments

Skied up Healy Creek to the bridge above the Campsite then headed up to Simpson Pass. Then over towards Twin Cairns (passed to the East of Twin Cairns) then across to the top of the Wawa chair. Took the Sunshine ski out. Best travel was staying in the trees and on tracks where possible. 8 cm of storm snow covered 30 cm of faceted sno so easy to sink through to rocks below surface. 30km winds in the afternoon so some snow transport happening. No signs of avalanche activity.
Looking across to Twin Cairns. Thin coverage on all aspects of Twin Cairns.
Looking across to Twin Cairns. Thin coverage on all aspects of Twin Cairns.
Skinning up to plateau west of Wawa ski lift. 8-10 cm of storm snow (relatively supportive) sitting on 30-40 cm of unsupported faceted snow. Easy to go through to rocks below.
Skinning up to plateau west of Wawa ski lift. 8-10 cm of storm snow (relatively supportive) sitting on 30-40 cm of unsupported faceted snow. Easy to go through to rocks below.