I did a few of laps on the Storm Mountain fire break this afternoon. Lots of
old tracks in it but still ok skiing.
I was surprised that there only seemed to be about 5-10 cm of recent storm snow
here on top of the old facetted surface. About 120 cm total. I haven't skied in
the Rockies much this year but it felt like the weakest snowpack I have seen
this season. Foot penetration is to ground although with fat skis and a gentle
touch on low angle terrain you stay on top for your turns.
As soon as I left the firebreak there was lots of whumpfing in the undisturbed
snow, in the basal facets I assume. I was glad that I wasn't on anything
steeper than 20 degrees or so.
Mark Klassen
ACMG-IFMGA Mountain Guide
alpinism.com
Sent from my mobile device for which I refuse to advertise
_______________________________________________
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.
|