Shames Sastrugi

Submitted by
AvCan Northwest
Observations date
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 01:00
Location
54.503870° N 128.949620° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Shames Sastrugi

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny

Comments

Great day of terrain familiarization in the Shames backcountry today. The avalanche hazards is low. The alpine is for the most part blown out and rock hard. In sheltered terrain we found up to 40 cm of unconsolidated faceted snow over a well settled mid pack.
Wind effect ranged from pleasant dapple to breakable crust and even bulletproof.
Wind effect ranged from pleasant dapple to breakable crust and even bulletproof.
Pretty day in the mountains
Pretty day in the mountains
Some good skiing still exists in sheltered terrain.
Some good skiing still exists in sheltered terrain.