[MCR] Selkirk Mountains - West of Rogers Pass Mar.21/15

Here are some observations from the backcountry west of Rogers pass (Albert Icefields).

 

I arrived today to 30+cms of recent storm snow - plus winds ;-) - we received another 15cmsof lower density snow during the day before things tapered off to flurries in the late afternoon.

 

While the group was doing their rescue training with the other Guide  - a team of us investigated the terrain below 2000m.  We worked a ridge feature to a common ski cut location. I did one jump and the slope cracked below my skis but did not release.

 

It was the exception, as every other slope over 35 degrees along the North facing ridge, released 30-60cms deep on the Mar.1 crust /facet interface to size 2-2.5.

 

Hmm that makes the decision making easy doesn't it!

 

We still managed to find some mellow and fluffy skiing above 2100m.  but we did our best to avoid the call of the "White Siren" !

 

 

Scott Davis

ACMG /IFMGA Mountain Guide

 

_______________________________________________
These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The 
ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in 
continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable 
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information 
provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions 
Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
See http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.
See http://informalex.org/subscribe.shtml#unsubscribe to remove your name from 
this list.