Helen Shoulder

<p>Skied Helen shoulder from 1925m to 2400m. This skies were broken throughout the day with southern slopes feeling warming. We noted L to M winds at ridge top, with blowing snow. The upper snowpack was dense with varying but limited ski penetration. We noted two different wind slabs near ridge top and on lee features. One down 5-10cm and one down 20-25cms. Produced planar results on hand shears but were not skier reactive for our group.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wind affected, Powder.