Riding powder in the trees can be really fun but it is also really dangerous. In this video I want to show you and explain what a tree well is. Also, I got to ride fresh powder all day Don't think I crossed another track in this whole video !

As snow falls onto the branches of a tree they bend down and the snow accumulates outside of the tree. At the base of the tree(surrounding the trunk) there is still a void where little snow has fallen and this creates a well. The snow around the tree is soft so if you ride or fall near it you can actually get stuck in the hole causing serious injury or death.

Always ride trees with a buddy and stay safe!