[MCR] Glide Crack Avalanches

Hi Everyone,

Almost into July and up at Mt. Fidelity there is 180 cm's settled snow at 1905 meters and 160 cm's still 
present in the Hermit Meadows at 1935 meters respectively, there is 
still an unusual amount of snow up high (186% of normal for this time year) to 
affect terrain far below the upper heights of the alpine as evidenced by
 photographs taken of the this size 2.5 early yesterday morning off of 
the north aspect of Ross Peak.  As some of you may or may not be are aware, 2012 was 
notabe for glide crack releases this past winter and as a result are an overhead concern 
into the beginning of this summer and will remain so for some time to 
come.  Something to think about as you start planning alpine climbing trips this early season.

South and west facing alpine rock routes are beginning to shape up but many 
will still not be entirely dry, however the West Ridge of Mt.Tupper is 
darn close.  There is still snow on the Crossover Path (Hurdman Couloir 
to access routes on the west and south sides of Mt. MacDonald) is 
already starting to get patchy and likely won't be around for too much 
longer. 

Mt.Sir D is still going to take some time - snow still observed on the upper 1/3 of the route.

Happy Canada!  Have fun getting out there!



Photo Credits: Jeff Goodrich, Parks Canada


Paddy Jerome
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Visitor Safety Technician
Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks
Ph. 250 814 3524 
patrick.jerome@xxxxxxxx

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Cougar Creek W Avalanche Startzone.JPG
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