[MCR] Selkirk Mountains - Rogers Pass - Ursus Minor trees/Bruins Pass - Nov.14/2012

I was skiing in the Ursus Minor trees as well as Bruins Pass area today and things have definitely changed since my last day out on Sunday.

 

The area has received 20-25cms of storm snow since Sunday, and today there were moderate to strong SW winds in the Treeline and Alpine elevations (and some down valley winds in the Connaught ck. drainage) – this was accompanied by mild temps and higher humidity and has resulted in some touchy (meaning I saw several skier triggered windslabs to size 1.5) conditions in specific terrain features.

 

The Nov.6^th raincrust is now down 60+cms once you are above 1900m. and is significantly deeper on lee wind loaded features.

 

So just a heads up to everyone that things are not so free and easy as they have been, and prudent terrain choices(like avoiding steep wind effected/loaded slopes) are in order – that said there is some great skiing out there and the valley bottom trail is definitely improving with each additional snowfall.

 

Cheers,

Scott Davis

ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide

_______________________________________________
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.
See http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.
See http://informalex.org/subscribe.shtml/unsubscribe to remove your name from 
this list.