Gorge/North Queest Mt

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Gorge/North Queest Mt

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold

Comments

Good drive up the Gorge FSR. Required winter tires and AWD or 4x4. Plowed but slippery.

Excellent coverage for anything above 1700m. Low density powder. It's heaven up there!

Profile at 1950m (clearing at treeline on steep slope)

Right side up snow from F to 1F

PF 50cm (20cm on ridge top)

HS 95cm

CTH SP 35 down on MF crust (3cm thk)

CTM SP 35 down on MF crust (3cm thk)

Sky: OVC- to BKN 6/8

Precip: S-1 at times

35cm crust is starting to break down

Harder MF crust 45 down (2cm thk)

No Na activity