Just the tip...

Quick report

vincent.larochelle · Dec 30, 2022 · Spearhead

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Quick report

Ride Type
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, denseTrees, mellowSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder

The way to heaven's gate was paved with crusty forest, rope-walking through dead-fall logs, bushwhacks, and soft-ish pillows. We were pleased to encounter angel's dust (pow) in the alpine. Given the high winds, we did not want to take a chance with the ridge top, but nonetheless ventured the tip of our skis through heaven's gate. Accordingly we cannot advise whether St-Peter's guards the way to the top. We saw no recent signs of avalanche activity or weakness in the snow-pack. Spindrift and gusting winds may change the scene fairly quickly.