MCR Observation

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>We did avalanche control on a single avalanche path on Vermillion Peak today (Kootenay National Park). From two explosives, the entire start zone ripped side to side (250 m wide) and ran to the road (1450 m distance). Looked like it ran on a deeper layer of facets. The highway was protected from significant debris because of a berm. The debris was full of wood, as the avalanche carved off some old burnt trees from the side of the path.</p> <p>We are sharing this because it is immediately adjacent to the popular ski run (in an avalanche path) on Vermillion Peak, which is almost certainly ripe for a similar event.</p> <p>We also got size 2's and 3's above the Sunshine Village road today. Spicy out there.</p> <p>Banff/Lake Louise Visitor Safety<br /> Parks Canada</p>