Kings peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Kings peak

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Found ~5cm slab of consolidated dry snow forming slabs on a crust on North aspects, were able to trigger propagation to 1m horizontal from release point. Size 1, wouldn't want to tempt bigger, wind loaded terrain.