[MCR] Kootenay Pass, Southern Selkirk Mountains

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Went for a tour up the Cornice Ridge side of Kootenay Pass today. Drove 
up into the fog, but by 10AM it cleared off.  Then the clouds started 
coming back in around noon.  Temperatures hovered around -8C during the 
day.

Didn't see any evidence of recent avalanche activity, but plenty of 
evidence of wind.  The storm snow of last week was well settled with ski 
penetration being no more than boot top.  I managed to kick off a very 
small wind slab from a north facing, steep rib off of Buzz's Ridge.  The 
amount of snow that slid would have only filled a couple of 
wheelbarrows, but but it reminded us we shouldn't let our guard down.  
We skied mainly east or south east facing slopes where the ski quality 
was very good.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Craig Hollinger,
ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide.