[MCR] mt athabasca standard ramp avalanche

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

At approximately 1300hrs on May 16th -Saturday-, a size 2 avalanche
approximately 75m wide and 200m long was triggered (unconfirmed with
possible involvement) by 2 skiers on the climbers left area of the Mt
Athabasca standard ramp. The past 4 days has brought 20cm+ of snow in the
alpine with winds. The right side of the ramp has not slid.

In addition, an experienced party turned around today at the top of the
Athabasca glacier / Columbia Icefields reporting 70km/hr winds developing
slab conditions.
                                                                           
 Garth Lemke                                                               
 Public Safety Specialist                                                  
 ACMG Assistant Ski Guide                                                  
                                                                           
 Spécialiste, Sécurité publique                                            
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