Jupiter traverse, down thorington
Quick reportandrewmcnab84 · Apr 3, 2017 · Glacier
Quick report
- Weather
- foggy, sunny
- Ride Type
- alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, steepSlopes
- Stayed Away
- convexSlopes
- Riding Quality
- Amazing
- Snow Conditions
- crusty, powder
- Avalanche Conditions
- avalancheConditionSlab
Went up to sapphire col, test pit on the last main slope before the col. Mod to hard RP results down 30 and 60. Remote trigger a cornice while traversing the Jupiter ridge, cornice pulled a slab stepped down to rock on east face of Castor, ran down to Glacier bench below, a few chunks made it over the bench. Sz 2. Great skiing down the Thorington. Top 5 to 10 sluffing on steeps, not moving fast. Ski out is in good fast shape. Afternoon clouds cut out the heat, moist in valley but not isothermal.