On the Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay Public Avalanche Bulletin you will now see
information on any planned avalanche control work for the following day in
the Travel Conditions section. We hope this information will better help
you make alternate plans for the following day and further encourage ice
climbers, ski tourers, and boarders to check the bulletin the night before.
If you do not have access to a computer, you can hear a recording of the
forecast by calling 403-762-1460.
The controlled paths that affect the highways those that are marked by the
"no stopping avalanche area signs). These are:
Sunshine Paths: the control is sometimes done at night, but not all
targets can be done at night. Under normal circumstances, daytime
control is done at 1300 hours, as per the agreement with the Sunshine
Ski area. The slopes above Bourgeau Left are not controlled, but could
be affected during highly unstable conditions.
Kootenay National Park: Vermillion/Assiniboine Paths (local names), Mt.
Whymper (becoming a more common ski destination), Mt Wardle Paths
Yoho National Park:
Mt. Dennis: controlled paths affect the Field backroad and many of
the "beer" climbs: Pilsner Pillar, Carlsberg Column, Cascade
Kronenbourg, Heineken Hall, Labatt's Lane, Wild Cougar, Guinness
Gully, Guiness Stout, and High Test.
Mt. Field: path affects the ice climb Silk Tassle, Coalminer's
Daughter
Mt. Stephen: path affects Super Bock, Extra Light, Cool Spring,
Massey's,
4. Highway 93 N: paths are marked by the "no-stopping avalanche area"
highway signs and are not a common
destination for ski tourers or ice climbers.
Lisa Paulson, ACMG guide
Specialist, Mountain Safety Programs
Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks
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These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
Please check out http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.