Hourglass Area

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hourglass Area

Snow conditions

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

Comments

Test pit at 1950 m looked promising but well preserved, albeit flat, surface hoar crystals down 70 cm slighter higher made us turn around. The ski down skiers left of the Hourglass was great with the top 25 cm sloughing easily in steep terrain.