Crusader Creek

We explored Crusader Creek for the first time today (thanks to Nelson Sno-goers for great access conditions. Toured up to 2100 m above the cabin. Ski conditions were good, a little crusty with 10 cm of soft snow over top. Lots of refrozen tree bombs were a little hazardous. We dug on a SE aspect at 2050m, and found hard planar results on column test for two surface hoar layers in the upper 70 cm. But no results on ECT. The snowpack seemed well bonded apart from the weak loose facets at the base. The surface snow was moist below 1700 m. No recent avalanche activity apart from size 2's in the south facing paths above the access road - likely caused by the warm temperatures previously.