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K Pass Dec. 6/7 conditions

Zorba

2010-12-07 22:21:05

K Pass Dec. 6/7 conditions

Did some short laps yesterday and today at Kootenay Pass. Limited time so did laps off Stagleap Peak. Ripped the south face in the sun Monday and was greeted with heavy, soft powder. In the steeper chutes balls of snow turned into impressive pinwheels. The north side was still light and fluffy, but pretty tracked out. Stability was good and coverage was some of the best I've seen in the Koots so far this year. Still a few rocks but with the snowfall that's supposed to start tonight it should be good to go. I'd be cautious over the next few days on south/southwest faces - if get as much snow as forecasted - due to the sun/wind crust. Here's some pics of the views Monday from Stagleap:

Looking East

Looking west
jgfache

2010-12-07 22:53:47

Hey,

im out in Moyie Area, have skied kootenay once this year but am unfamiliar with the peak and trail names. What area is stagleap?
Zorba

2010-12-07 23:45:19

jgfache said:
Hey,

im out in Moyie Area, have skied kootenay once this year but am unfamiliar with the peak and trail names. What area is stagleap?

Oops, that's what I always call it...Stagleap is the park name...I'm referring to "Baldy Rocks"...it's listed in the guide on this site and in the guide book. Just south of the highway.
snosnob

2010-12-08 02:54:41

Yeah, the info is here:

http://www.backcountryskiingca.....pass#BALDY

Great touring up there - even better tomorrow after the forecasted 20cm coming!

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