Tutshi Chutes

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Tutshi Chutes

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Above treeline was wind affected and terrible riding conditions. SW aspects of Tutshi Chutes had amazing powder (varied from 10-60 cm). However, well below treeline we experienced large whumpfing multiple times in steeper open treed areas. Cracks were visible following whumpfing.