Twin Lakes/The Muffin Area

Quick report

jtstenson · Dec 14, 2022 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Lots of whumpfing and settlement in the snowpack when travelling, particularly in steeper areas. Compression test showed failure of storm slab about 30cm down and sudden failure on surface hoar around 70cm down. Still great skiing in the trees on low angle slopes.