March 1, 2006, Skyline Ridge
3/1/06
WA Stevens Pass
1971
5
When Nick and I reached Stevens Pass, we found 5" of nice light unconsolidate powder on a sometime breakable crust. We skied the east slope first and found the snow below the crust well bonded, however the crust was a bit more delicate then that found on the north facing slope. After making one run on the east slope, we dropped over the ridge and had two good 1500 ft runs in the north bowl. The ski out was on a challenging breakable crust. All in all, it was a good day of skiing.
Thanks for the timely report - I'm thinking of skiing tomorrow. It sounds like north slopes had powder over a pretty strong crust, and so the skiing there was reasonable?
Also, what was the snow like in forested areas - that is, under the trees? Was it just frozen junk or had some new snow filtered down through the trees?
Also, what was the snow like in forested areas - that is, under the trees? Was it just frozen junk or had some new snow filtered down through the trees?
Charles you thinking of another Lewis n Clark forest expedition eh? ;D
Charles, we found good powder skiing in the trees. However, frozen tree and cornice bombs were scattered under the new snow, they made great gates for turning around. For the most part, I think the tree skiing will be good. Have fun.
Thanks Rich.
Snoslut: yes - have you got that fishscale splitboard ready yet?
Snoslut: yes - have you got that fishscale splitboard ready yet?
Even if I did I would still have to figure out how to make the scales move in a manor that would allow me to keep up with you. ;D
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