[MCR] Lake Louise Backcountry

Subject: [MCR] Lake Louise Backcountry
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 01:13:25 -0600
Thompson Rivers University's Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide training program conducted an Apprentice Ski Guide Exam in the Lake Louise region from March 24-31. Trips could be divided into 3 regions: Bow Summit area (Observation Sub Pk, Cirque Pk, Little Crowfoot, Mt Olive and Rhonda S), the Lake Louise backcountry and the divide area West of Lake Louise (Popes High col, Mt Field). These classic objectives are all in reasonable travel and excellent ski condition. Winter conditions persist with alpine high temperatures reaching -10. Approximately 50cm of new snow fell with light to moderate southwest winds and minimal solar impact. The storm snow seems to be bonding well, except in steep rocky alpine terrain. Our primary concerns were windslabs on North through East aspects and two deep persistent layers, especially in the shallower Eastern portion of the range.

TRU CMSG Candidates
c/o Matt Peter
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