Field Report

Vail & Summit County - CO

2025/02/21
Lat: 39.569, Lon: -106.105
Backcountry Area: Vail & Summit County
Author: Andrew Rostek

Report Information

Observation Summary

Had minor snow pack cracking and significant whoomphing as we stuck to lower angle slopes. No Avalanches occurred purely down to slope angle not being steep enough. One collapse dropped 3 inches directly below me.

Route Description

Skinned up the Royal Trail to the top of Mount Royal. Skied the edge of Hummingbird Chute and Hummingbird Trees.

Snowpack

Cracking: Shooting
Collapsing: Moderate