Just back from two days of bluebird powder skiing in Rogers Pass.
Our main concerns were isolated areas of soft wind slab on east aspects in the
alpine, and some large cornices.
Areas near the summit of the pass still have some issues with alders, combined
with a lot of ski tracks the bottom of some runs are still a bit rugged.
Lots of tracks on the normal lines, to the point of not being able to find
fresh lines. Fortunately we were able to go to a stash where we had the
privilege of setting our own up track and getting first tracks down so there is
still powder if you go exploring.
Mark Klassen
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
Banff-Lake Louise, Canada
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