Brilliant Backside

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Brilliant Backside

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Cut blocks
  • Mellow slopes
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
  • Windy

Comments

Found some nice turns on the backside of Washington, 15-20cm on crust. Snow stayed cold and dry through early afternoon at higher elevations (above ~900m). Evident wind effect in open areas, with ridges and NW aspects completely scoured. Wind slab also noted on lee slopes (~E). Breezy and fast logging road exit with coverage down to ~750m.