Pocaterra Cirque Trees

Weather

nick.randell4 · Nov 28, 2020 · Highwood Pass

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Quick report

Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, windAffected

We rode the open areas at treeline under Little Highwood Pass on Pocaterra Ridge. At and around treeline 10 cm of fresh/windblown on an older Windpacked/consolidated layer, which was on top of crust/sugar depending on location. Riding quality was good though getting tracked by end of day. Nov 6 crust was supportive to skis and boots with only one or two boot punch throughs while transitioning. Alpine slopes appeared much more wind affected and were avoided. Hope this is helpful, still new at these.

Weather

Scattered very small flurries throughout the day. Gusting winds at Highwood Pass subsided as the day went on, however some gusting at the ridgetop

Snowpack

At and around treeline 10 cm of fresh/windblown on an older Windpacked/consolidated layer, which was on top of crust/sugar depending on location.