Bullet proof snow on Kirkup

Quick report

shsmith · Jan 24, 2026 · Rossland

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
terrible
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard, windAffected

Skinned up Kirkup from the Old Glory trail parking lot. Old bullet proof snow the whole way so getting grip with skins was a challenge. From the summit of Kirkup we then followed the cat track to access the resort to descend on groomers as any other way would have been treacherous. PRAY for snow.