[MCR] Selkirk Mtns, Revelstoke South

Subject: [MCR] Selkirk Mtns, Revelstoke South
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 06:08:01 -0700
Hi All!

Spent yesterday at McCrae Mtn yesterday and found early season conditions 
similar to reports from Revelstoke North. Additional observations:

- +0.5 deg  @ 2300m at 1:30pm
- snowpack depth of 1 to 1.5m in the Alp, to less than 50cm below treeline
- evidence of recent wind loading from SW flow in the Alp
- snowpack felt well consolidated in areas skied with no crusts encountered in 
repeated probe checks
- snow surface was moist below 2200m
- afternoon flurries changed to rain below 1900m

Of note were the numerous early season hazards thinly covered, especially below 
treeline. Challenging ski conditions were encountered on the access trail. 

Please ski safe & cautiously; it is only Nov 2nd after all, quite early in the 
early ski season!

Dave Healey
ACMG Ski Guide
CAA Professional Member
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