Ski Conditions

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Ski Conditions

We skied to "The Hump" above Summit Lake just east of Cameron Lake where temps warmed throughout the day from -11 at 1650m @09:00 to -4 at 2050m @14:00. The last storm started very wet and there is a thick >5cm IFcr at the base of the HST up to 1900m. The storm finished dry and cold with up to 35cm HST on top of the crust which tapers to 10cm at 1650m. HS varies from 35cm to >150 in lee areas in the alpine. This HST sits on old windslabs up to 1m thick in places. Minimal cracking was found even in lee terrain where the snow had been lightly kissed by the ever-present winds of Waterton. Only a few very small loose dry avalanches were observed. The riding down to the lake elevation (1650) was quite enjoyable and safe with only 50 cm at that elevation where early season hazards do still exist. Riding in control is great advice for the whole area around Cameron Lake where the Kenow fire has made the skiing in this area truly amazing. Skiing a burn brings with it a unique set of hazards. It can be tempting to go very quickly, Ride in control! The trees are not green, soft and friendly, they are concrete telephone poles you do not want to hit. Conversely there are no tree wells to be buried in. The incredible pleasure of ski touring in this massive burn cannot be described with words and must be experienced for yourselves but the dangers are worth communicating.

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