Subject: | [MCR] South West BC, Manning Park |
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Date: | Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:42:10 -0800 |
I spent the last three days in the Manning Park area near Allison Pass. At 1900m (tree line) there was about 160cm of snow. Ski penetration was 20cm, foot penetration was about 35cm. In the valley at 1200m there was about 50cm of snow. We did not see any sign of recent avalanche activity, and the pack here felt fairly strong. The top 40cm is 4 Finger+ hardness, below this the snow gets progressively harder to Pencil strength. There was no November 5th layer to be found. An Extended Column Test produced a partial fracture at 24 hits at the bottom of the 4Finger layer. This fracture formed in broken up and decomposing surface hoar. Pretty well filled in at tree line and the alpine elevations and the sking was good. Dave Sarkany ACMG Ski Guide SKGABC Level 3 Sea Kayak Guide 604.938.4056 DSKguiding.com _______________________________________________ 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. |
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