Marriott Basin Report 02/08

Quick report

Ride Type

alpineSlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

crusty, powder

Fun mostly sunny day touring around the Marriott Basin after an overnight at Wendy Thompson. Cornices are very large on ridge lines. Signs of minivan-size chunks breaking off in upper bowls. Alpine lee slopes were wind loaded with 10-15cm of low density snow on top of a firm crust which was not breakable. No signs of instability on polar aspects. It warmed up considerably throughout the day. Solar aspects displayed pin wheeling and numerous small/medium point releases as the day went on. Ski out is survival skiing in the trees and approximately 7 small creek crossings on the road out but coverage does extend to the road still!