[MCR] Surprise Pass

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hi All - for what is worth given a bit stale dated post now.we skied
Surprise Pass yesterday (Apr 6) with fantastic conditions. As of yesterday
there was minimal wind effect on both the southerly and northerly aspects
and there was a good bond of the storm snow to the old surfaces. No surface
cracking or reactivity of any kind to ski testing. Profile on a southeast
aspect revealed 3 failure planes which were not reactive yesterday due to
the lack of a slab structure but are likely reactive now given the new load.
The most notable on the old suncrust down 45cm (in that location) failing on
tiny facets on top of the crust. We observed minor surface sluffs but no
slab avalanches. Looks like winter is with us for a while.

 

Stay Safe!

 

James Blench IFMGA/ACMG

www.jamesblench.ca

(403)678-2576 home

(403) 678-7822 cell

 

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