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Got back from a great little day trip that I've
never done.
Skied to the back of Sherbrook lake, then
headed west towards Mt Ogden (crossed at the south end close to the shore - not
comfortable enough to ski across the middle). At the NW end of the lake we skied
up the major slide path with a little bit of bashing to get to just above
treeline which opened up into a great selection of terrain with various
aspects. Something for everyone. Up to 10cm fresh with little to no wind affect
of overlying a supportive crust of various nature. Great turns!
Information for the Day
Sky : Overcast
Temps : high -12 / low -17 (no inversion
here)
Wind : light southerly AM / calm PM
Precip : S -1
High point around 8000'
HS varying from 70 to 125cm
Profile
Time 1330
7200' on an East asp. of 32 degrees
HS 120cm
Rain crust is down 63cm
Compression Test Hard (24 and 29) down 65 just
below the rain crust in a slighly faceted layer.The shear failed
cleanly but with resistance. Of note was the lack
of depth hoar at the ground. Impressive.
Stability
alpine - fair to good
treeline - good
Below treeline - good
Early season hazards still exist in the trees with
some facetting which is allowing you to contact stumps and
rocks.
Darcy Chilton
ACMG Ski guide
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