Archibald Ridge

Observed Nov 27, 2022, 1:00 p.m. PST · Southwest Coast

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Boulder field was fairly exposed hereGot up to a metre deep or so before our poles stopped (baskets on)Road has lots of downed trees very weighed down by the snowRoad (bridal veil)Steeper slope on the ridge

Quick report

Comment
Snow conditions varied as we went from the road, along the west side of the mountain, then along the trail up the ridge. Started out thin and crusty, then thick and crusty, once on the ridge it got very fluffy with increasing depth, snowshoes going down up to 50cm or so per step depending on the area. A few spots were still crusty depending on the aspect and tree situation. Signs of wind loading and some barren slopes that were more exposed. Cornices had starting forming on the south side of the ridge
Weather
Stormy, Windy, Sunny
Riding quality
Ok
Snow conditions
Deep powder, Crusty, Powder, Wind affected