[MCR] Rockies, Mt. Hector, January 4th

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Mt. Hector, January 4th
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:07:53 -0700
Went for a refreshing ski tour up Mt. Hector yesterday, January 4th. 

We boot packed 50 m elevation to bypass the waterfall at 2100 m. Otherwise, we 
kept our skis on to the col between the two peaks. Ski crampons were helpful 
for the final 300 m to the col. Boot crampons were also useful for the final 
scramble to the summit. 

We found snow depths up to 155 cm on the Hector Glacier. We had pleasant ski 
conditions below 3100 m with ski penetration of 5-10 cm. Despite the shallow 
snowpack below treeline, the December 18th crust was supportive and kept our 
skis above the rocks. 

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Ian Curran
ACMG ASG, HG
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