[MCR] Rockies: Helen Shoulder

Public Mountain Conditions Report mcr at informalex.org
Sat Feb 6 20:12:58 EST 2016


Up to Helen Shoulder today. Moderate winds most of the day with occasional
strong gusts redistributing the recent storm snow. Precipitation was on and
off with occasional snowfall amounts up to 2cm/hour. Likely less than 5cm
new during the day with up to 10cm in the last 24 hours. Some soft slabs
developing at treeline and in the alpine. A lot of cross loading on Dolomite
peak. Limited visibility most of the day.

Of note: We did a Rutschblock on a short 37 degree safe slope on a slight
convexity at the ridge crest on a lee wind loaded feature. Got an RB 2 whole
block down 30cm in the recently deposited soft slab. Wow... Continued
loading and got an RB4 whole block down 100cm on facets. Yikes !!!!!

Skied conservative terrain the entire day both up and down. Ski quality was
good.

Cyril Shokoples MG
RescueDynamics.com
ACC Calgary AST2 crew


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