Today, we found great riding conditions and zero signs of instability. We stepped into bigger terrain while traveling and while riding, and the snowpack continued to feel generally LOW danger underfoot. Overall, the snowpack is showing signs of stability.
With the bottom of the snowpack now saturated, it may begin acting as our new base, or bed surface, moving forward. This could mean a stable snowpack for the time being, but it’s worth keeping an eye on what happens at the surface and at the new snow, old snow interface. With cold, clear nights, we could start to form fresh weak layers in that interface, or see the current snowpack weaken over the long term and become an issue later down the road.
For now, though, the snowpack is showing signs of stability, and we’re cautiously stepping out.
