Coquihalla Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Coquihalla Ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Good skiing in gladed south aspects below treeline. 30cm recent storm snow on sun crust. Shooting cracks observed on up track in unsupported areas. Evidence of old size 1 storm slabs observed on unsupported slopes.

Surface hoar observed on surface of snow. Thin crust observed in sun exposed areas.