IAG AST2 - Mt Brooks

<p>Island Alpine Guides AST 2 field day out to Mt Brooks. No recent avalanche activity or signs of instability, which isn't ideal for an avalanche course, but we had great weather and nice views into bigger alpine of the park. Surface hoar growth to 10mm was observed from 1100m right to ridgetop. Surface crust has all but disappeared in this elevation band in sheltered north facing terrain, due to the cold temps and snow faceting. That said, anywhere with tree cover was survival skiing with ice crusts from previous snow melt off the trees. Upper snowpack consists of 10cm is dry faceted snow, and well settled below that. Surprisingly great turns where you could hunt them out. Concern lies with this surface hoar/crust/facet combo once we receive the forecasted snow and rising freezing temps of the upcoming week. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.