Winter is so back!

Quick report

richgreg88 · Dec 18, 2025 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, stormy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected

Great day out in k pass. Snowing all day. A bit of dust on crust action on steeps but overall it skied pretty well considering. Didn't hit a single rock. Did a quick test pit at 1950m on a NW aspect on an approx 20 degree slope. Height of snow approx 140cms. ECTX. No results. CTM 14 (RP) down 15 on a density change from fist to 4 finger resistance. There is a 30cm thick Melt freeze crust complex down about 30cms. Below that is 1 finger resistance moist snow.