Ski and Travel conditions

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>I spent the last couple of days up Loop Brook skiing in the Bonney Moraines and above, so I thought I would pass on my observations on ski quality and travel.</p> <p>Let's start with access - the travel up the creek is as easy as it gets as far as the notorious "Elephants Trunk" feature. The "Trunk" has seen a lot of traffic and is now its usual mogul field making uphill travel awkward, necessitating either ski crampons or a short bookpack (I preferred the latter) - above that there are a plethora of uptracks to choose from.</p> <p>As far as snow quality goes, the snow up to the top of the Bonney moraines is boot top deep and topped with surface hoar in the 5 to 10mm range making for fast and fun skiing - most of the moraines now have numerous tracks on them, so getting a bit skied out in general, as are the exit slopes.</p> <p>Above the moraines there is more wind effect on the exposed alpine slopes but there is still soft skiing to be had (see photo). I have watched numerous parties heading up the Lily heading into the Asulkan valley via both Sapphire Col and the Dome Col - the slopes below the Dome col looked like they had seen a bit more wind than elsewhere. </p> <p>As of yesterday morning I would guess about 20 tracks descended the Lily into Loop brook.</p> <p>Hopefully that helps inform those of you heading to Rogers Pass this coming weekend.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Scott Davis ACMG Mountain Guide</p>