Kootenay Pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Kootenay Pass

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
  • Foggy
  • Stormy
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Lots of cross loading on eastern aspects today made for some tricky skiing near ridgelines. We saw no evidence of any recent avalanche activity, skiing was great in the trees.