Storm skiing in the Esplanades

Quick report

Todd Mansfield ยท Feb 20, 2023

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Quick report

Weather
warm, wet
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
heavy, powder

Ski'd good snow on north aspect, a little heavier then normal for the region. No whumpfing, a little cracking in the top 10 to 15cms. Dug a quick pit, 60cms sitting on top of rounding facets. No signs of storm slab, however dry loose in steeper aspects. Stuck to ~28 - 30 degree slopes with a couple short 35 degree bits. Fatmap is awesome for finding slope angle before heading out. Temperature remained below -2c.

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