Trees are an important and integral part of
Most of the documented cases of deep snow suffocation at ski areas involve people falling headfirst into a tree well.
the natural mountain environment.A tree well is the hole or depression that forms around the base of a tree. Evergreen trees (fir, hemlock, etc) can have large, deep tree wells that form when low hanging branches prohibit snow from filling in and consolidating around the base of the tree. These holes are hidden from view by the tree's low hanging branches. The amount of newly deposited snow is much more important then the total depth of the snowpack.A cat, or grooming machine, smoothes a groomed trail. To the right of the cat is considered ungroomed.
| Skiing or riding in treed areas and deep snow is a choice. | ||
It is critical to ski or ride with a partner who remains in visual contact with you at all times. If you and your partner choose to ski or snowboard in ungroomed areas your partner must:
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