Greater Gorge Area

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Greater Gorge Area

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Dense trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Open trees

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
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

Forestry layout crew on snowshoes using snowmobile for access. Experienced in the backcountry with AST1. Small openings were whumpfing, cracking and sliding at times when we were on sleds and foot.