Freel Peak

Travelled on all and skied aspects between 9,500-11,000'. We additionally travelled on a variety of aspects below 9,500' while approaching and exiting. These lower elevations have incomplete coverage and, where snow exists, are only experiencing weak overnight freezes if they freeze at all. Snow on southerly slopes has fully transitioned and has the most consistent skiing conditions with 1/4-1/2" of well-developed corn which is in good shape all day, though connecting snow patches can pose a challenge. SW slopes are largely bare at all elevations. Northerly slopes have only partially transitioned and exhibit a lot of variability with 6-8" of transitional snow on top. In some cases, this transitional snow lays on top of weaker snow which occasionally collapses while breaking trail (especially after 2pm) and in some cases the transitional snow lays on top of an ice layer which is not easily penetrated. Despite the variability, these slopes ski well and are free of widespread runnels seen in many other areas. Runnels are typically confined to lower angle terrain below 10,000'. Westerly slopes have extremely weak snow, especially at lower elevations. As with lower elevation terrain, travel through these zones is not enjoyable (uphill nor downhill).

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