[MCR] Rogers Pass conditions April 21-07

Subject: [MCR] Rogers Pass conditions April 21-07
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:46:45 -0700

Just came home from a great day in Rogers Pass – skiing in the Loop and Asulkan drainages.

 

Access is still good via Loop Brook – the couple of thin snowbridges on the creek demand a bit of your attention but other wise still good coverage in the ck.

 

Spring conditions would pretty well sum things up – still some soft dry snow on Northerly aspects above 2300m.– other than that if you time it right and ski when things have softened a bit from the sun – there is some great Corn skiing to be had out there. Early morning track setting is quite challenging with the hard crust on the surface – so if you have ski crampons they would be a worthy addition to your luggage.

 

Not much for recent avalanche activity other than loose sluffs caused by radiation and daytime heating (it stayed cool up high today) – there was evidence of several thin old slabs on steep N. and E aspects but they must be almost a week old now – but worth keeping in your mind depending on the terrain you choose to ski.

 

Also keep in mind that when you are up high and everything is still cool and strong – remember that way down in the valley, where that trail is that you have to make your way out on at the end of the day, is getting way hotter than you imagine – so leave time to get out before things soften up too much down low.

 

Have a great Spring,

 

Scott Davis

Mountain Guide