[MCR] Sprearhead Range

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Was up in the Spearhead for the last couple of days. Visited all aspects in
the Alpine and the southerly side of Treeline. On southern aspects in the
Alpine there is a solid crust covered by a few cm of new snow that fell
recently. In many places the snow is blown off, and for a couple of patches
it would have been nice to have ski crampons to cut trail. On upper due N
aspects new snow now covers faceted loose snow, really good skiing.  

On the glaciers there are many crevasses visible and sagging.  More than
usual for this time of year. 

At Treeline on S aspects there is a thick crust (50cm) over wet grains.
Yesterday afternoon when we skied out new snow was accumulating fast.  The
snow was cracking but not sliding.

Good spring touring but a little windy...

 

Dave Sarkany

Ski Guide

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