[MCR] Rogers Pass Asulkan Valley Mar.8-07

Subject: [MCR] Rogers Pass Asulkan Valley Mar.8-07
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:52:08 -0800

I was up the Asulkan Valley today and was pleasantly surprised to find much improved skiing after the recent warmup. Temps dropped overnight leaving 5-10cm. of new snow in the valley bottom that quickly jumped into the 15-20cm. range as soon as we started to climb out of the Mousetrap – once above the moraines the new snow deepened to 30-45cm. that sat on old wind affected snow surface – lower down there was a thin crust at this interface.

 

No new avalanches observed today and no results from ski cutting – however this layer over the crust should be treated with respect – especially now when it is newly loaded – it does shear on it but in moderate angled and supported terrain it seems to be behaving itself so far – stay alert on this one especially as it gets deeper.

 

Temps stayed cool all day and it was snowing 1 to 2 cm./hr in showers throughout the day – with generally light winds where we were today, stronger winds where happening at the alpine ridgecrests.

 

Skiing should remain good while temps stay cool – however freezing levels look as though they will continue to fluctuate over the next while so keep tabs on the forecast to decide what day will work the best.

 

Keep them slippery side down,

Cheers,

 

Scott Davis

Mountain Guide