Subject: | [MCR] Western Monashees, North of the TCH, west of the Perry River |
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Date: | Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:04:03 -0700 (MST) |
Big avalanche cycle this afternoon in this neighbourhood. Naturals to size 3 observed running full path. Skied moderately steep south facing slopes, (30cms on suncrust) till it got warm. Being very cautious on North and East facing slopes, especially around treeline and just below. Easily triggered several size 2 slabs with the snowcat and skied very "gently" in the afternoon warm heat wave. These same slabs would be reactive to skier traffic. Snow surface was moist to around 2000m's by the end of today. Should be interesting to see how it skis tomorrow:) The surface hoar layers from january and february will likely still be a spooky concern for a long while yet. So, play gently and be patient-surely there are better days ahead! Larry Stanier ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide 403 609-4352 _______________________________________________ These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field. Please check out http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information. |
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