Joe’s Garage

Quick report

Weather

warm, sunny

Ride Type

mellowSlopes

Stayed Away

steepSlopes, alpineSlopes

Riding Quality

ok

Snow Conditions

crusty, wet

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionTemp

A spring family ski into Joe’s Garage. Overnight freeze held up for the mid morning approach. but broke down quickly in the afternoon on solar aspects. Had to gain a bit of elevation from the blow me down nature trail parking to peace together snow. The nature trail itself is totally snow free, but lots of water running. Apon arriving at the base of the bowl, we witnessed two large avalanches. Cornice triggered, wet loose. One of them caused a large ice climb to fall, providing quite the sight for the kids and adults alike. Very strong solar effect today, Happy to be there and not focussed on steep skiing.