Shangrila

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Shangrila

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

Spent Feb 11-13 at Shangrila Cabin. Found expected wind affect in the alpine with evidence of the persistent north wind and some atypical loading zones. Riding was good in sheltered zones, but the summits of Sunset, Aberhart, and Lovat (Trowel) were wind stripped as expected and required boot packing. Noted one size 1.5-2 wind slab that appeared to have failed from a cornice trigger on a northeast aspect.