Trenches in trees

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Trenches in trees

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

South face slopes were wind swept. Snow loading in trees and other aspects. Steep (greater than 40 degrees) was sliding. We triggered mini slides in snow loaded gullies. Day was dope. Great in the medows and trees.