Trees don’t move

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Trees don’t move

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

With high danger and heavy snowfall in the forecast, we chose a chill trip plan to stay out of avalanche terrain and look for sheltered, tree riding. At the Morfee cabin there was 30 cm of new snow and strong southwest winds at all elevations. Significant drifting on the road indicated that wind slabs were likely forming in lee areas. We stuck to sheltered, mellow trees and found great riding with minimal slab properties in the storm snow in sheltered areas.

We noticed the cabin is closed, FYI