Mount Chester via Chester Lake

Snowpack

alex.i.macdonald · Feb 10, 2020 · Spray - KLakes

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Quick report

Weather
warm, cloudy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, denseTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Convex of slope very weak skiers turned around mid way up ascent of the headwall. Many layers of weakness, fresh snow on top layer. Tread with care above treeline.

Snowpack

Many weak layers first 20 cms down, followed by 3 more layers. All skiers stopped part-way up slope to yoyo the line. All concerned with the convex.