Vantage Peak

Quick report

Ian Strand · Feb 21, 2019 · Duffey

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Quick report

Weather
cold, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, steepSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

Exposed N faces at the head of Cerise Creek had ~5-10cms of fresh on top of a 2cm thick wind crust. Sheltered N aspects held excellent boot top ski pen. W ridge of Vantage wind scoured. No signs of instability noticed including during a ski cut on a supported measured 58 degree slope. Trace amounts (1cm) of precip delivered via squalls throughout the day. Mild wind transport on old tracks noted over past 24 hours.