Third Glacier

Quick report

Weather

sunny

Ride Type

alpineSlopes, openTrees

Riding Quality

amazing

Snow Conditions

powder

It sure is a grunt to get into Third Glacier, but worth the early start if you can swing it! There is no shortage of ski terrain. We crossed an old Size 3 avalanche that ran from ridge top all the way to valley bottom (cornice fall which likely stepped down onto a weaker layer), which was a good reminder that you're getting into some serious terrain up there. We dug in around 1000 meters and did not get any results on our ECT. Cornices around here are large and looming, and will become sensitive to daytime heat as spring rolls our way.