Chickadee Valley

Quick report

friesenp_ · Jan 7, 2024 · Lake Louise

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Quick report

Weather
warm, sunny
Ride Type
sunnySlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Rode one of the farthest south facing slide paths up chickadee. Lured in with recent MINs of deep snow on Whymper we decided to see if there was as much snow on the other side of the valley - there was not. That being said the paths actually skied quite well but had to be super careful of sharks. Boot-top powder, HS 60-80cm with a mostly supportive sun/rain? crust 30-40cm down. Dug a quick hand pit on the way up which showed a resistant planar on about 5cm surface hoar. All in all not a bad day in the mountains