Unofficial Fernie Report for 2008/01/16

[craig at redtree.com]

Unofficial Fernie Report - 2008/01/16

John's Report - January 16, 2008

Cold Lonely Currie Bowl


 
At 8:30 am, at the base of the hill, the car thermometer read - 21 degrees.  High winds in places along Timber & White Pass chairs made it feel much colder, with frost bite being a real concern.  The reason for being there -  between Sunday & Monday night, 27 cm of heavy dry snow fell in the bowls, which were both closed Monday & Tuesday.  Wednesday morning this changed.  The  cold & winds had benefits.  The sun shone, the snow remained thick & dry, the winds continually smoothed slopes of their imperfections.  Most important of all, the brutal conditions kept most would be Wednesday skiers at home, leaving great tracks for those few foolish enough to venture out. 



 
It warmed up during the day.  Snow conditions are still very good for those who might ski on Thursday. 



 
An apology to anyone whose emails went unanswered; there was a problem with the account which should now be fixed. 



 



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No Crowds Assaulting the Mountain at 9:00 AM this Morning 

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Early Morning View from Top of Timber to Top of White Pass Chair 

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Close up the the Saddles taken from top of White Pass.  Concussion Traverse was open but note the clean untracked snow 

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A View from the Entrance of the Upper Concussion Traverse 

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Polar Peak from within Currie Glades 

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At about noon on the main route off the cliff band in Currie Glades with nary a track 

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A view down Stag Leap.  The snow is cut up but soft under ski. 


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