[MCR] Selkirks - Rogers Pass

Subject: [MCR] Selkirks - Rogers Pass
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:15:45 -0800
Today I went up Ursus Trees and then continued up the ridge to 2300m before it 
gets steep, before skiing a couple of runs in the trees. The good news is the 
skiing in the upper trees is now awesome again, with 30-40cm of low density 
storm snow overlying the recent rain crust, quite a contrast from last week 
when ski crampons were required in many areas below treeline.

In the lower alpine the winds were moderate from the West with the odd strong 
gust in exposed areas. This had formed widespread soft wind pillows up to 60cm 
deep, but we did not observe any cracking, shearing or whumphing. A couple of 
short moments of sun revealed the faces above had larger windslabs, but we did 
not observe any new avalanches all day.

Enjoy the skiing.

Alex Geary
ACMG Ski Guide

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