Surprise Pass

Quick report

Weather

cloudy, cold, sunny

Ride Type

alpineSlopes, openTrees

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

powder, windAffected

Overall riding quality was very good. In the immediate lee at the top of col, there was a 5cm stiff wind slab which made for a few hooky turns, not reactive. This quickly turned to good powder, 15 to 30cm of fist+ overlying a supportive crust. Good turns most of the way down getting progressively rockier towards the exit. Didn't observe any recent avalanche activity. Approach was good.