[MCR] Snow mushrooms- Haffner etc

Subject: [MCR] Snow mushrooms- Haffner etc
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:15:48 -0700

Noticed a significant and unsuspecting hazard the other day while climbing at Haffner Creek, other popular areas may have similar hazards. 

 

The snow mushrooms are quite a bit larger this year than they usually are and throughout the day we heard several big thumps as they were dropping into the drainage. The trail was nearly wiped out in one area near the back of the climbing area and the snow that fell was of neck breaking density.  

 

Just because it is below tree line and in a generally safe area it is important to recognize hazards such as these as the warmer and longer days start to affect the snow pack. Best to lay your packs and belay out from under these features.

 

 

 

 

Rob Owens

Alpine Guide