Fresh tracks off Lightning Strike Ridge

Quick report

shsmith · Mar 13, 2026 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
hard, powder

Nice day overall to be up high at Kootenay Pass. About 10-20cm of fresh, dry snow on top of a supportive, slightly icy crust. No apparent signs at all of any avi instability apart from some minor storm sluff on some steeper parts.