Mt Mandela

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mt Mandela

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Deep powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Observation @2000 m NW lower slope of Mt Mandela. Cracks observed on layer near surface from previous nights wind and rain crust approx 10 cm. Depth

240 cm snow depth in that area. Observed CTM18 on December rain crust at 125 cm from surface. Layer observed at 50cm from surface.