There’s nothing quite like riding the technical Coin Slot Couloir in deep powder conditions. The slough management and quick turns required in these conditions delivers a powerful experience that challenges the mind and body.
Snow observations from the SE Gore Range, Summit County: The overall depth of snow has really increased in the past week. I performed a quick snow profile on a SE face, slope angle of 32 degrees, below treeline, at an elevation of 11,000 ft. around 10:50 AM. No wind loading was evident in this area although wind loading is prevalent above treeline and would most likely hold a different looking snow pack than what was observed here. The average depth of the snow pack in this area was 100-110 cm. From the ground to a depth of 20 cm a… Read More »SE Gore Range Snow Observations 12/19/16
Snowpack observations from today, 12/5, from the Front Range area near Breckenridge, Summit County: The snowpack is finally starting to get a bit deeper around here but is holding more problematic layers. After skinning to the top of our objective I performed a quick snow profile at 3:00 PM on a NE facing slope around 11,700 ft. The slope angle was 34 degrees. The snowpack was wind loaded in this area and the average snow depth was 60 to 65 cm. From the ground to a height of 15 cm a depth hoar is becoming well formed with facets from… Read More »Breckenridge Front Range Snow Observations 12/5/16