A-arm roulette in the Selkirks

Date: November 15, 2024 Submission by: Julie Ann Chapman, CMBGA Level 3, CAA ops 2, lead guide at She Shreds Mountain Adventures. Location: Selkirk’s North of Kaslo, BC Aspect: all aspects Elevation: 1900m-2300m Terrain Traveled: We unloaded the sleds at snowline at 1300m and travelled for most of the day between 1900m and 2300m Snowpack Depths: Snowpack varies from 90cm- 100cm between 1900m & 2300m. Coverage is still marginal with open creeks, rocks and stumps hidden just below the snow. A-arm roulette at its finest. We did find a very supportive crust down 50cm on all aspects between 1900-2300m where our ski tips were not penetrating through, but our tracks were. Avalanches: We did not observe any avalanches or feel any settlements today. Surface conditions: POWDER!