Blackcomb Glacier Access Route

Quick report

Eric Carter · Dec 28, 2022 · Stein

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Quick report

Weather
foggy, warm
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
Terrible
Snow Conditions
crusty, heavy, wet

Climbed up the North Blackcomb Backcountry Access route to a point at 1500m on the ridge. The snowpack was soggy with a dusting of fresh snow on top and made for very difficult skiing off-piste. Ski pen was ~60cm in places in the trees and turning was difficult!