Sugar bowl ski

Quick report

matthiasmuller101 · Jan 21, 2024 · Kootenay Boundary

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Weather
warm, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees, denseTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, convexSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder

No base on hike in below ~300m with minimal tree coverage… your expected early season conditions dodging blowdown and sticks on decent. On ridge NE slope noted thin crust with 30cm fresh. Snow depth 160cm with failure in ECT on second elbow strike at 60cm. No signs of instability skiing in the trees on mellow slopes. Spot forecast: -3 at 1680m LT snow, overcast.