MCR Observation

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>2017 – 03- 03<br /> Chickadee Valley Ski Tour</p> <p>We skied up the Chickadee Valley yesterday to the first avalanche path on the N side. Dug a pit, S aspect, 29 degree incline, sheltered area near the bottom of the path, 1900m. Average precip rate was S1 during our ski day. 105cm snowpack. Found a rain crust 25cm down with facets below the crust, and basal facets / depth hoar at about 90cm down.</p> <p>CTM (16) PC down 25 (facets below the crust)</p> <p>CTH (22) SC down 90 (depth hoar)</p> <p>ECT = no results</p> <p>Rutsch block = no results</p> <p>We skied down on nice snow and then skied the opposite S side of the valley. We stayed low BTL lapping short open tree runs. We had one wumpf at the top of a steep treed slope but no activity. Hit some pillows and headed home. The S side of the valley had deeper powder, 35-40cm. </p> <p>Another TRU group skied in the Lake Louise Resort backcountry (Wolverine Bowl - The Tylenols) and had a small size 1 skier accidental avalanche of no consequence, on a wind affected roll.</p> <p>Strong winds and the new snow were rapidly loading the start zones, with the avalanche danger rising through the day as forecast. </p> <p>Good day for the last day of the TRU Ski Tour 3 Course!</p> <p>Jordy Shepherd MG<br /> Shaun King MG<br /> Deryl Kelly SG / AAG</p>