Kicking Horse Backcountry

Quick report

mattr2 · Dec 22, 2019 · North Columbia

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
Amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound

Skied a short lap in the Molars area to get a feel for all this new snow. Widespread whumphing and avalanche activity observed on all aspects. Great care was taken in terrain selection. Turned around at 2000m before steep or open slopes were reached and wallowed back to the base area. Snow is spectacular where enough speed can be gained to enjoy it.