Marmots out and about

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Marmots out and about

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Toured Siberia ridge. Heavy wet snow over crust. Mostly cloudy, but good visibility. Warm temps mid-morning. Saw possible few days old size 1 avalanches/sluff.

The marmots are out and about foraging. Spring is here!