Cayoosh mtn

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cayoosh mtn

Snow conditions

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

Comments

Mountain condition report (Arc’teryx)mentioned a ski cut avalanche on Saturday January 19,

At treeline- our party did not see crown/debris or ski tracks the

Following day (which made for excellent skiing), hasty hand pit did not give results on Jan 17 layer @2100m northeast aspect. We still

Stayed away from steep terrain knowing that avalanches can step down and lapped between 2100 and 1650m.