Summit Creek Poke

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Summit Creek Poke

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Windy

Comments

We rode into Summit Creek today and found a real mixed bag—everything from bulletproof windboard to chest-deep hero snow. What a difference a week makes though! The last 7 days of snowfall have really filled things in, burying willows, rocks, and other hazards and making travel much easier. It’s a fat snowpack out there.

Cornices are definitely growing and will be something to think about once things start warming up. For now, it’s still properly cold—around -20°C at the truck and pushing below -30°C with the north wind. We kept it short and sweet to avoid aggravating old frostbite 🤙

On an unrelated note; Fraser WX isn’t giving us snow height data anymore as some critter chewed through the cable! Anyone know what would commit this kind of terrorism?