I was in the Cascade Waterfall area near Banff today and witnessed a
very large avalanche come pouring out of the bowl above the route.
This, in combination with observations made today by other
professionals suggest that the Rocky's snowpack is exceptionally
delicate right now. I'd give any avalanche terrain a very wide berth
and let things settle our for a bit before climbing or skiing near
avalanche prone slopes.
Heads up out there.
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Matt Mueller
ACMG Assistant Alpine Guide
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