Hidden Valley, so hot right now.

Quick report

DRogers · Apr 17, 2021 · Chic-Choc Mountains

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Quick report

Weather
sunny, warm
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
OK
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard, wet
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionTemp

Its really hot out there. Even with and early start the signs of a warm snowpack were everywhere. We made very conservative terrain choices based on that and tagged on a hike to the summit of Mt Kostiuk to make up for the lack of rideable terrain. Evidence of Wet Loose from previous days as well as some cornice releases were there. Areas that get wind-scoured like ridge lines were completely bare and dry. Still quite a bit of snow from the parking lots @ Core onward so if the temps come back down, the season may not be totally over.

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