[MCR] Rogers Pass - Asulkan

I ski toured up to Asulkan Hut and Youngs Peak 15-16 December with friends.

I concur with Lydia's previous MCR. In addition, we found a rime crust on the final step of 7 steps between 2600-2700m. Above 2700m, up to 20cm new storm snow with minimal crust below. The best powder skiing is between 2600-2000m.

2 large parties skied Forever Young on 16 December. 1 reported a Sz 1.5 skier release on the fan, skiers' right hand side, from a shallow zone near rock; and variable conditions in the couloir.

Other observations:

1 Sz 2 observed on east aspect of Leda Peak, suspected wind slab, in past 48h.

1 Sz 2 observed in a south chute of The Ramparts, in past 24h.

Surface hoar from trail head to 2200m, size depending on elevation between 20-2mm.

Average snowpack between 2100-2900m is 170-240cm.

Brent Peters

Alpine Guide

PeakStratagem.com

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