[MCR] Observation Sub Peak, Banff National Park

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Ski toured Observation Sub Peak today, March 4th (pages 70 and 94 of  
Summits & Icefields by Chic Scott). Good travelling with below ankle  
ski penetrations on established up tracks as far as the Cirque/ 
Observation Col, then little evidence of any recent parties to the  
sub peak. Bootpacked two short sections. We skied the recommended  
glacier to the Northeast to its terminus, fun skiing on wind pressed  
and scoured surfaces, kind of like dust on crust. Never more than  
ankle deep penetration. Felt like winter back at the top of  
Observation Sub Peak, then spring back at the road with water melting  
on the highway. The truck thermometer said -15 C at 7-am.

Happy trails,

Barry Blanchard
Mountain Guide
www.barryblanchard.ca



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