[MCR] Abbots Pass

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

The snow line in the Lake Ohara region is down to 2400m. At Abbots Pass over night there were consistent strong to extreme winds. 5-7cm of snow accumulation at 2900m with drifts up to 40cm deep. Strong likelihood of wind slab development on NW through NE aspects above 2600m. 

A small amount of rockfall was observed on the way back down under the steep cliffs towards the bottom of the Pass.

Aaron Beardmore
Mountain Guide

aaronbeardmore at Gmail.com