Just got back from an early morning ski in the bow summit area. Started off
with a few laps on the eastern slopes above the parking, then headed across
the HWY to an area just south of Observation Peak.
The goal, get a few turns and check things out.
It snowed lightly while I was there until 13:30. On the West side of the
HWY the wind was generally calm. On the East side (about 2.5 hrs later)
light winds with a few slightly stronger gusts (near my high point at
2510m).
On the Observation Peak side I could not observe higher elevation wind, as
the light was quite flat and visibility mostly poor above the trees. However
earlier I had not noticed any wind activity blowing of the rocky peaks above
the parking.
As I began to drive south the light was starting to improve as I neared
Lake Louise. I should of timed things better using satellite imaging
maybe?some are not as skilled as others with technology, meaning me!
Above the November rain crust no significant layers to report, snow had low
density and provided good turns.
No visible avalanche activity. Cut a few roles with no result. All things
together it felt quite good going up and down. The temperature at my high
point taken on the east side was ?22C (with a low tech thermometer).
Pat Delaney
ASS. Alpine guide
P.s.: Some times I trade my tools in for different toys!
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