[MCR] Western Monashees, North of the TCH, west of the Perry River

Big avalanche cycle this afternoon in this neighbourhood. Naturals to size 3 observed running full path. Skied moderately steep south facing slopes, (30cms on suncrust) till it got warm. Being very cautious on North and East facing slopes, especially around treeline and just below. Easily triggered several size 2 slabs with the snowcat and skied very "gently" in the afternoon warm heat wave. These same slabs would be reactive to skier traffic. Snow surface was moist to around 2000m's by the end of today. Should be interesting to see how it skis tomorrow:)

The surface hoar layers from january and february will likely still be a spooky concern for a long while yet.

So, play gently and be patient-surely there are better days ahead!

Larry Stanier
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
403 609-4352