Sastrugi-ed Seymour

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Sastrugi-ed Seymour

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

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

Comments

-15c morning out to Tim Jones Peak. Steady moderate northeast winds, widespread sastrugi at ridgetop features. Pockets of powder in sheltered SW slopes at treeline. Breakable crust to firm on south aspects. Stiff wind slabs on steeper SW and NW features. Shooting crack (1-2 m) in 1F wind slab on steeper unsupported feature while skinning along ridge.