The Manti Skyline has a generally stable snowpack, with an overall LOW avalanche danger. Shallowly-buried obstacles are our biggest safety concern today.
Weather and SnowGeneral Conditions: Nothing new to write home about as we continue into week two of clear weather (high pressure). Avalanche danger is generally LOW, and shallowly-buried rocks, logs, stumps, etc. continue to be a bigger safety concern than avalanches. Average snow depths are 2 feet in most high elevation terrain, with favored spots reaching close to 3 feet. Brett, Lara, and myself rode near Miller Flat to Potter's yesterday, and headed up to Spring City Canyon on Tuesday. Winds have generally have been light to calm since Monday, and overnight mountain temperatures were in the 20s F.
If you went out trying to buy an avalanche today, it'd be hard to find a seller. The snowpack is mostly made of weak, faceted snow, but it is currently stable in most locations. Unreactive wind deposits linger in high, alpine terrain near ridgeline, but are more of a concern for variably supportable riding quality than avalanches.
Shallowly-buried rocks, stumps, logs, and creeks are your primary safety concern when traveling through the hills today, along with overheating machines.
