Chester - Headwall Traverse

Quick report

Weather

windy, cold

Ride Type

mellowSlopes, alpineSlopes

Riding Quality

ok

Snow Conditions

powder, windAffected

Went for a long walk up Chester, then through the Fortress-Chester col and back through Headwall Valley/Headwall Lakes. Nothing new to report, it was often thin, faceted snow mostly with some scattered areas of wind crust. Heading up the col was variable and the top on the North aspect was scoured. The south of the col into Headwall skied well with wind deposited 4F snow, but there was surely sharks lurking. No avy obs, no instabilities. Beautiful day with great scenery.

Weather

Wind Speed

windSpeedModerate

Blowing Snow

light

Sky Condition

clear

Wind Direction

SE

Snowpack

Obs Type

summary

Site Aspect

N, S

Site Elevation Band

alp