[MCR] Update to Wapta Conditions

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hi folks,

Just got back from a stellar start to the week on the Wapta Icefield, with
Sergeant Chris Alden from 3PPCLI.  Monday, the weather cooperated allowing
ascents of St. Nicholas, Olive (true summit), and Gordon.  Afternoon
showers hurried us off of the shoulder of Rhonda S.  Tuesday started sunny
and warm but quickly clouded over, saving the snow for ascents of Baker,
Barrel, and Habel.

Bridges are starting to become quite evident across the Wapta, particularly
below Rhonda S and Habel.  Bare ice is now visible on the steep roll
between Gordon and Rhonda S.  Cornices are continuing to crack off.  Fellow
guide Patrick Delaney observed more activity yesterday on Mt. Olive.
Across on Ayesha, a cornice triggered a size 3 avalanche right to ground on
the E Face.  Similar activity was observed on the E Face of Mt. Baker.

Skis offered good travel and quick descents on variable surface condition
from hard crust to afternoon corn.

Of note, on the approach, the crossing of the creek draining from "mini
Crowfoot" was knee deep.  On the way out, it was back to boulder hopping.
Extremely variable flow based on the amount of precipitation occurring
throughout the day.

Brent Peters
AAG
Yamnuska, Inc.
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