Mt Hector Crusty but stable

Quick report

jonwillreid · Apr 4, 2026 · East Side 93N

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold, sunny, warm, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard

Did about 75% of Hector but low visibility and turn around time caused us to pull the plug. Very skiable on the way down still. No crampons or ice axes used but crampons would have helped for the crux. No signs of instability. Glacier looked well covered.