[MCR] Blackcomb backcountry

Subject: [MCR] Blackcomb backcountry
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:30:39 -0800 (PST)
Went out into the Blackcomb nearcountry today. About
as bad as you would think it could be. 
-1 on Blackcomb peak at 12:30. Freezing rain/rime with
constant strong winds from the SE. 25 cm's of new snow
and the rising freezing level produced Lots of
avalanche activity up to size 2. Blackcomb ended up
closing the Glacier due to concern of a natural
avalance running into the ski terrain. 
Pug like skiing at all elevations.
With the forcasted rising freezing level and poor
stability I'd say  that for the next few days it
probably isn't worth heading into the back country. 

On the Plus side the ice climbing area " the Farm" Has
more ice than ever before. The Mixed climbs are almost
not there.

Craig McGee

Craig McGee,  ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
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