Spent the day skiing in the Callaghan Backcountry yesterday. The skiing
quality started off nice with dry but wind pressed snow at ridgeline and
lighter snow lower down where the wind effect had been more sporadic. Mid day,
the freezing level started to rise rapidly and a constant light drizzle ensued.
By the time we left, temperatures were well above freezing at 2000m and the
top 10-15cm of snow had become rain soaked with a thin crust on the surface.
We saw evidence of a natural avalanche cycle up to size 3 from Friday's storm
but most of the debris was already covered over. There we extensive buried
windslabs near ridges and on exposed moraines.
Marc Piché
ACMG Mountain Guide
marc.piche@xxxxxxxxxx
403.678.7350
_______________________________________________
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.
|