[MCR] Bow summit and Observation

Subject: [MCR] Bow summit and Observation
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 14:42:37 -0800



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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