Blackcomb.
Excellent ski conditions with little wind effect and
great coverage above 6500ft. I have never seen
Spearman Glacier with such good coverage at this time
of year. Almost all of the Crevasses are covered and
there are no large gaping Bershrunds at the bottom of
"Don't swill".
The rest of the surrounding peaks and glaciers look to
be in fine early shape as well.
Below 6500ft the coverage is quite a bit less than
normal and great care should be taken so that you
don't spent the the rest of the month in the hospital
getting stitched up. Also of note below 7000ft and
especially below 6000ft there is a-lot of Surface hoar
that is building (up to 1cm!) This will be a layer to
remember when the new snow starts to come this
weekend.
Have Fun. Craig McGee, MG
Craig McGee, ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
102-4369 Main St. Suite #337
Whistler BC
Canada
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Home 604 935 0077
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