[MCR] Selkirks.

Ski touring at Mt McCrae yesterday. 15-20 cm ski penetration.  130 cm at treeline. 15 mm surface hoar on the surface up to 1900 m with a 3 cm temperature  crust below 1300 m. 2 mm “needle like” surface hoar above 2100 m. Wind effect in the Alpine. No significant shears observed in pit at 2200 m. Nov 11 SH not found in this location.

 

Craig Ellis

ACMG/UIAGM Mountain Guide

 

 

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