Zero Hassle Gaining the Castle

Quick report

Weather

cloudy

Ride Type

alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, cutBlocks, denseTrees, mellowSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

crusty, powder

Encountered a variety of snow conditions: -breakable crust (sometimes supportive to skis) on S and E slopes -evidence of extensive tree bombing on S and E slopes from earlier in the week when then refroze -15-20cm dry powder on N slopes -wind scouring on ridges 2cm fell during the day Drivable to 850m