Conditions and Report For April 20 - 2002

[skicdave]

Hi All!

Back from another great trip to Tucks this past weekend. Weather was perfect with loads of sun, warmth and a bit of a breeze to keep the sweat off your brow.

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Conditions: Snow in patches below the 2nd bridge, then pretty much covered above the bridge to HoJo's. Little headwall was very slippery causing a real traffic jam on the way down. Sherburne skiout is closed.

Little Headwall is not well covered nor skiable.

Headwall is very exposed. The usual waterfall that appears to the left of the lip is just pouring with much undermined snow and crevases in that area.

Best skiing was in Left Gulley. Left Chute was still pretty good as well as right Gulley. Hillman's Highway is holding out also.

Only a handfull of rocks peaking out in the base of the ravine so risk of falling/sliding into rocks in that area is still minimal.

Looks like at least another week, maybe two of great skiing before things get a bit on the dangerous side... don't forget your helmet!

Dave

[skibum]

Dave,

Thanks for your update. I skipped that crowds a Tucks and headed to the Gulf of Slides this weekend. Gully number 1 and 2 were both skiable from the ridge. There was some great snow there and with the recent snowfall may be excellent this weekend.

I sure wish we had more winter left.

I am trying to organize a backcountry ski community/organization. You seem to have quite a bit of experience, do you have any interest in assisting?

Kevin