Tower/rockbound lake tour

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Tower/rockbound lake tour

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Toured up to tower and rockbound lake. Lots of new unconsolidated snow with up to 40cm of ski penetration. Lots of sluffing from steep terrain, some of which stepped down into sz1-2. Multiple whumpfs throughout the day.