Helena Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Helena Ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Hard
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Sun did not soften squeaky neve on steep SW facing slopes even in the afternoon. Crux high thirties degree slightly exposed traverse slope above Rockbound lake was challenging even with ski crampons. Great adventure to summit and very bad skiing all the way to the car.