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Sunday, February 18, 2007

[MCR] Observation peak glades

Toured to treeline at 8000 feet 2.5 km south of Observation Peak.
145cm snowpack, rutschblock 5 on 22 degree west aspect, resistent
planar 35cm down, same failure with easy-moderate compression tests.
-6 c at 12:30. Pegged the hazard at high in the alpine, considerable
at treeline and moderate below treeline.

Barry Blanchard
Mountain Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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