Fraser Northeast Ridge

Quick report

dave.04.martin · Feb 21, 2017 · White Pass West

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, windAffected, powder

The ascent up the ridge consisted of wind slabs, sastrugi, and wind loaded snow. The descent was on top of windloaded and storm snow, about 15-20cms with a very dense layer underneath. The best snow was on the leeward side(north facing aspect). Remnants of wet slides everywhere, avoid the snowballs.