Hollyburn

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hollyburn

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Comments

Attempted to ski the trees off Hollyburn peak. Top 10-15cm of snow consolidated on top of 10-15cm of loose dry snow, all above the solid base. Every turn on steeper angle terrain caused sz1-1.5.