Ptarmigan Peak, the second

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Ptarmigan Peak, the second

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Stormy
  • Sunny
  • Warm
  • Wet
  • Windy

Comments

Boot cramps and an ice axe useful for a short step to the peak. Mostly survival.skiing should have choose a sunny day or after a little fresh snow. We had 100m at tree line of good corn skiing before the snow went isothermic and sinky on se aspect at 2250m but summer trail supportive.