Burstall Pass

Quick report

GordFerguson · Nov 9, 2023 · Field

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
terrible
Snow Conditions
powder

Took a ski-walk to Burstall Pass to check conditions. 20cm in the valley with fair base, HS 29cm above the headwall at 2300m with firm base, 43cm near the top at 2400m with weak base. (Temperature crust layer at 20cm with 23 cm powder on top at 2400m pit, east aspect near top of Burstall Pass). Wind is transporting snow into the lee areas to depths of 40cm+. Winded areas are scoured to 10cm.