Warm weather: Bow Canyon / Wapta Icefields

Quick report

rachael.roussin · May 1, 2023 · West Side 93N

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Quick report

Weather
warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
heavy
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionTemp

Very warm conditions on the Wapta Icefield but we had overnight freezing April 28 - May 1 with good stability up high. Bow Canyon is melting fast with lots of water. It might be hard to get through after May 1 without cooler temps.