[MCR] Mt Pattison, Spearhead Range

Subject: [MCR] Mt Pattison, Spearhead Range
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:59:28 -0700
Skied the NW side of Mt Pattison in the Spearhead range today.  10-20 cm "dust on crust" overlies the April 9 crust which is now very weight supportive. In many exposed places the new snow has been blown away.  Ski crampons were very useful for cutting track in some places.  The entrance onto the NW face is surprisingly steep this year (and icy) and that forced me to lower the clients 20m. 
Saw 1 size 2+ slab avalanche release at the bottom of the Trorrey Glacier that slide to ground off a 35 degree rock slab (W aspect) - this might have happened during the last 24 hours. Otherwise no new avalanches. The air temp stayed below 0 all day.  Ski quality is variable but usually on the crust.  I rate the Hazard/ Stability in the Alpine as Low/good (when the snow is frozen).
 
Dave Sarkany
 
Ski Guide