Interesting Conditions

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>We spent the last few days exploring a couple of areas - including Roger's Pass and a sled access zone in the central Purcells. Here are a few general observations. There are many complexities in the snowpack which may lead to instabilities with further load. There's widespread faceting at all elevations/aspects. Surface hoar of varying sizes was observed on sheltered alpine aspects, and is widespread at and below treeline. Exposed alpine aspects have crusts of varying thicknesses and hardnesses. I was surprised to see glide cracks at an alpine location in the Purcell Mountains.</p> <p>Condition wise, it is very thin, especially in the alpine. We are finding the best skiing (still very thin, but fun) to be in a narrow band at, and just below, treeline</p> <p>TJ Neault<br /> ACMG Ski Guide</p>