Burdette Creek, Atlin.

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Burdette Creek, Atlin.

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Stormy
  • Warm
  • Windy

Comments

Day 2 in Atlin, BC. We headed into Burdette Creek and the Atlin alpine hut. A quick dig in the snow showed slabs on facets. These layers were reactive in isolated column tests so we chose low angle low consequence terrain for the day.

Average snowpack depth at tree line was 150cm.