Ice capades in flatiron bowl

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Ice capades in flatiron bowl

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Terrible
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny

Comments

Definitely need crampons if you're heading out. Very challenging without them. The ice above 1700 m in the bowl and on the ridge was very smooth and slippery. Runnels aren't a problem like they were after the rains in January. Skiing was nice on the solar aspects in the afternoon.