Skiing in the West Castle Valley
Quick reportnata.deleeuw · Jan 16, 2019 · Crowsnest South
Quick report
- Weather
- cloudy
- Ride Type
- steepSlopes, openTrees
- Stayed Away
- sunnySlopes
- Riding Quality
- OK
- Snow Conditions
- windAffected
We skied a steep north facing line from upper tree-line elevation to valley bottom. Surface crust was widespread at valley bottom and found up to approx 1600 m on northerly aspects (no obs from other aspects). We observed isolated surface hoar in sheltered northerly areas around 1700-1800m. Ski quality was wind affected in open areas at higher elevations, and improved once we got just below treeline.