Crusty Thar
PhilT,
Monday 30th January, 2023 10:50AM
<p>Skin track up to Thar peak was very crusty and wind/sun affected. Closer to the top were very tricky conditions. Ski crampons would be a good idea. We boot packed some sections as the skin track disappeared into solid wind and sun crust.
Cold start -15c'ish at the parking lot. Once in the sun things warmed up a lot. Jackets off on the skin up.
We rode down Thar Bowl Run. The top was very firm wind and sun crust. The east aspect lower down was a bit better but still very icy and firm from wind.
Lower in the trees the snow was a lot better and provided some nice turns.</p>
Terrain Ridden
Dense trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.
Snow Conditions
Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.
Weather Conditions
Sunny.
Location: 49.61070000 -121.08393000