Surprise pass

Quick report

Weather

warm, sunny

Ride Type

alpineSlopes

Stayed Away

sunnySlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

heavy, crusty, wet

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionTemp

Above average riding conditions on surprise pass. Top of col was skiing moguls & heavier snow, bottom 2/3 was excellent. All south aspect cols in valley to Aberdeen have slid during last natural cycle. Stick to a low skin track in the valley floor to avoid heinous ski skiing through avy debris. Sun was packing a punch later in the day but wasn't affecting alpine snow.