West bow peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: West bow peak

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Skied west bow/peyto trees. 2000m-2350m. 320cmHS @ 2290m. minor wind skin at TL and above, L gusting M West winds.

clear -> broken Sky.

Results - CTM 17 RP down 112 on Rounding F sz 1. (suspected Jan24)

CTM 15 (RP) down 65 on F sz 1. (Mar 21)

Observed the Crown of a previous sz 3 Avalanche on NW ridge of West bow. large cornices along ridge top.

Great quality skiing.