Early Start
planStart early exit early — corn freezes overnight skis best mid-morning.
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Start early exit early — corn freezes overnight skis best mid-morning.
Assess surface freeze — supportable crust before skiing.
Ski when corn transitions supportable to hero snow not slush.
Exit before deep slush avalanches and poor skiing.
Best practices for spring corn skiing.
Afternoon corn is slush — dangerous and unpleasant.
Steep slopes slushy — wet loose avalanche risk afternoon.
Know when to DNF — persistent pain or confusion means stop at the next aid station.