Sunny Taiya Peak South

Quick report

matohawk · Jan 24, 2026 · White Pass West

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Quick report

Weather
warm, sunny
Ride Type
sunnySlopes, steepSlopes
Stayed Away
openTrees
Riding Quality
terrible
Snow Conditions
windAffected, crusty

Variable & Wind-Packed ​Below 1300m: Breakable, unreadable crust. ​Above 1300m: Wind-packed as f***ed. Variable and difficult. ​Aspects & Solar: SOME South slopes are baked and refrozen. Very hot in the couloirs (approx. -10°C). ​Snow Quality: Skiing was terrible overall. Only "okay/ridable" terrain was in the couloirs and above 1300m. ​Note on Surface Hoar: Present in the valley, but not seen on the steep sunny slopes.