The Burn on Helen Shoulder

Quick report

Weather

warm

Ride Type

openTrees, mellowSlopes

Stayed Away

steepSlopes, convexSlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

powder

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionSound

Major whumpfs were felt and heard on the way up on the S to SE faces, especially near tree line and in the open areas like shown in the photo. It was consistent enough that a steep slope felt like it was for sure going to slide. Moving on to a SW face seemed to change a little bit, as we entered the Burn off Helen shoulder and the snowpack seemed to change enough to ski the mellow slopes there. One other group skied the Burn off the top, staying away from the steeper alpine slope off the skiers right. Great snow high up, dense trees down to the car.

Snowpack

Obs Type

summary

Site Aspect

SE

Ski Penetration

10

Foot Penetration

90

Site Elevation Band

tln

Surface Conditions

newSnow

Whumpfing Observed

1