Helm

Snowpack

jordan.polischuk · Mar 12, 2023 · Garibaldi

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Quick report

Weather
cold, cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Walked up to helm peak to see how the epicenter of the storm looked. Consistent skinnable snow starts at 1100m and increases from there. Around helm campground and peak there was around 60-100cm total depth. Pretty fun skiing in the trees and in the meadows. Alpine is still pretty sharky.

Snowpack

Obs Type
point
Site Elevation
1600
Ski Penetration
15
Foot Penetration
50
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow