[MCR] Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke Park conditions

Hey Gang,

 

I have been skiing in both Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke parks over this last week - conditions are as stated in previous MCR's - amazing spring conditions (okay more like winter than this winter was)!.

 

The only thing I wanted to add, is that the great ski conditions, were also great Surface Hoar growing conditions.

 

The light winds and clear skies have allowed for significant surface hoar (5-10mm.) formation on higher elevation N. Aspects - this is now covered by last night's snowfall. The outlook is for a bit of snow over the next while which may lead to a significant enough load for this interface to become reactive to skiers.

 

This last week allowed for some pretty aggressive ski lines, I know when I get back out I will be choosing some moderate lines to check on the bonding of this next storm's snow, before I ascend something like Young's Peak headwall ;-) !

 

Cheers,

Scott Davis

ACMG Mountain Guide

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