Want to know the different types of snow and how it affects your skiing?
And would you like to know what snow conditions make for the best kind of skiing?
.........Review the Wisconsin Skier's snow analysis guide to help make decisions on when to ski next.
Ice: The most difficult form of snow to attempt to ski on. If you know your going to be skiing on ice make sure to get your edges sharpened to aid in completing turns and making responsive stops. You will ride much faster in icy conditions, so be sure to ski in control.
Slush: These snow conditions will occur when the snowfall begins to melt and contains a higher water content than normal snow crystals. Because the snow becomes more dense, making turns will require more effort than normal.
Crust: Crust is when powder is melted by the sun and is refrozen to create a slick hard crust over the soft powder. You will need to ski with caution with this kind of snow as it can be somewhat unpredictable.
Crud: This snow type is a combination of powder, crust, and ice and can be challenging and volatile, and must be skied with the utmost attention. Keeping your knees bent and attention focused will help absorb the impact of the uneven snow qualities.
Powder: This is the fresh fallen, fluffy snow untouched by the masses which allows for the best skiing and most forgiving conditions. If the powder is very thick, you may require a ski that will help you float over the snow as some skis will dig underneath this snow and cause you to fall.
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