Saturday, March 15, 2014

Mar 15/14 - Rolling Hills Update

Morning, our guests reported that Rolling Hills and area was very set up everywhere they went. We did not get the rain there nor rain here except for a little spitting around 7:30pm. It is bright and clear out now and high is supposed to be +5. Watch for solar radiation changing conditions over the course of the day. Our guests were either going back to Limestone or to Barnes Ranch today. They like the groomed trail in. Tomorrow it is supposed to be +9 with rain/flurries with 10-20cm expected. Monday is more flurries as we expect a high of +3 with another 5-10cm predicted. The avy report via the CAC Mobile app reports that north of Elkford a large cornice drop triggered a 2.5 avalanche and that the snow there is still very dry. This is normal activity but still an example of the need to be aware of what is at the top that you must consider when choosing terrain. It has been cool enough during the day here at the resort that the snow hasn't gotten super slushy - it is still melting slightly and then freezing so you will see that in a crust out there when you ride and over the course of the day watch the crust to see how much it warms up or remains cool. Read your bulletins/blogs/weather and still ride with conservative vigilance. It would be very interesting to take an AST course having this year for discussion. I think everyone has stepped up their knowledge or their thirst for knowledge after riding this season. Cheers gang - V

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