Sutton Peak

Quick report

Weather

sunny

Ride Type

steepSlopes

Stayed Away

convexSlopes, sunnySlopes

Riding Quality

ok

Snow Conditions

wet

Snow level started around 1000m. Lakes still mostly frozen but starting to thaw in areas that see sun. We attempted to climb Sutton Peak but with a massive ice cornice blocking our path we chose a safer gully to the saddle. Snow was wet and soft but saw no signs of instability on north facing slopes. A large chunk of the cornice broke off late in the morning and we watched a small avalanche fall off the cliff of a south facing wall.