Hi,
Very wintry conditions in the Wapta for the last few days with temperatures at the hut hovering around zero, snow showers and moderate to strong westerly winds causing drifting. New snow accumulation varied from 10cm to 40cm in sheltered areas.
Almost overnight, glacial travel conditions went from being fairly benign to some of the most 'exciting' I have ever experienced in the Bow hut area. Thinly bridged crevasses required great team work on the rope, lots of concentration and significant probing with a ski pole.
The forecast return to summer this weekend may melt some of the new snow but great care should be taken as many crevasses will still be camouflaged.
The speed with which conditions changed up there was a great lesson for the group and a good reminder for all of us as winter approaches.
The photo of St Nic was taken near the lake above the Bow hut and shows the number and size of crevasses we ski across in the winter....yikes!!!
Cheers for now,
Steve Blagbrough.
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures.
ACMG & BMG
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