Crags NW

Quick report

Brandon Parker · Feb 13, 2021 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, windy
Ride Type
denseTrees, steepSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

Skiied the NW face from the summit. Skiied very well. Biggest concern was significant sluffing, but easily managed. The ridge had significant wind affect making bullet proof hard slabs on the top and S/SE facing aspects. Hoar Frost at treeline was not found to be reactive on the NW slopes.