Columbia Icefields

Quick report

aidanbooker · Apr 22, 2023 · Snake River Range

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, mellowSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Terrible
Snow Conditions
crusty, windAffected

Overhead aspects were failing greatly this morning, the snow dome seracs were breaking off frequently through out the night and morning. Snow bridging was sub-optimal and had a few punch throughs with skis. Navigation through upper ice falls is more difficult than in previous years.