Core Lodge -Tumbler Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Core Lodge -Tumbler Ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Dense trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Windy

Comments

There was virtually no snow until we reached the Meadows, and could really only find rideable snow where the wind had not eroded snow in the trees. The Back Meadows did have some areas we could play and climb a little. We did note that under the fresh snow , was some freakin hard snow and ice from the previous melt. It was about to snow as we left, wind was picking up and the clouds were dark. Up to Windy Ridge was the worst snow conditions I have seen in years, running creeks across the trail in.