[MCR] Plain of Six Glaciers and Louise Falls, Lake Louise December 6, 2013

I guided two clients with the assistance of a practicum guide today in the Plain of Six Glaciers area.  Temperatures were quite cool, in the -30 deg C range for most of the day.  We experienced almost no wind, which made for tolerable travel.   We were able to ski across Lake Louise, where there was about 10 cm of snow on the ice.

 

With only about 40cm of snow depth, it carried our skis surprisingly well, even in the boulder fields and on the rocky moraines.  We noted numerous wolverine trails in the snow, not sure if it was from just one wandering wolverine or if there was more than one.

 

The only avalanche activity we noted were a few size 1.5 loose snow point releases from below rock bands near the ridge top on Mt. Whyte that face due south.  No slab avalanche activity was noted.  We did not experience any whumphing.

 

Here is a photo I snapped of Louise Falls as we skied past.

 

Regards,

 

Jordy Shepherd

Mountain Skills Academy

ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide

Email: jordy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cell/Text: 403.609.8561

Louise Falls Dec 6, 2013 Jordy Shepherd.jpg
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