Forget chains - bring a snorkel!
R Newcombe,
Tuesday 4th January, 2022 7:10PM
<p>Broke trail through very deep snow from Helen Mackenzie to Elma.
Ski penetration ~45cm
Boot penetration to the hip!
No signs of avalanche activity and no sluffing on the steeper slopes we skied (didn’t ski anything above 40degrees)</p>
Weather Report
<p>Flurries on and off throughout the day amounting to 2cm. Freezing mist also at times but it didn’t seem to impact the snowpack in any noticeable way.</p>Terrain Ridden
Convex slopes, Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.
Terrain Avoided
Alpine slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Snow Conditions
Deep powder.
Weather Conditions
Cold.
Location: 49.70891312 -125.32672782