On Saturday, March 13, a group descending from Bow Hut remotely triggered
numerous size 2 avalanches in the moraines below the hut and at the head of
the canyon below the Onion Skin. These avalanches were releasing on the
March 8 surface hoar layer down 40 cm.
This is a popular time of year to do the Wapta Traverse, but groups should
pay serious attention to the current avalanche conditions.
See attached photos...
Grant Meekins
Alpine Guide, Assistant Ski Guide
Gully above Bow Canyon.JPG
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Moraines across from Bow Hut 1.JPG
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Gully below Bow Hut.JPG
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Moraines across from Bow Hut 2.JPG
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