Wolverine Ridge

Quick report

jaretthenry · Dec 5, 2020 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

Observed surface hoar below treeline, with the largest crystals shortly after passing Temple Lodge (shown in picture), decreasing in size as we gained elevation and gone by the time we reached the valley between Unity Peak and Wolverine Ridge. We skied the NE face of Wolverine Ridge at treeline, on a moderately steep slope (25-35 degrees) with minimal convexity. The snow depth was quite variable, ranging from boot deep powder to minimal cover, which we assumed was from recent wind loading. No other instabilities were noted, although we did not conduct any formal tests