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I was working out of Callaghan Country's Lodge (at
4500' in the Callaghan drainage N of Powder Mountain) for the past 3
days. The height of snow at the study plot (5200') was 350cm. Most
of the creeks and other early season features are well covered
over.
The ski quality of the snow was generally
good. At tree line the snow in the valley was unaffected by wind and
presented 50-100cm foot penetration. In the Alpine the conditions where a
bit more variable, but other than on the most wind hammered features (and below
6500') there was still good snow to be found.
For both treeline and in the
alpine: the Avalanche Hazard was Moderate and Stability
Good
Dave Sarkany
Ski Guide
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