What the hellie

Map for Mountain Information Network report: What the hellie

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

- 25-45cm of fisting blower on nearly impenetrable crust.

- S2-S3 from 930 am til we left at 430.

- Skied as high as ~2150m, crust was strong all the way up.

- Mod wind at ridge crests, did not get to proper ridge top to feel the full power.

- sluffing in steep terrain