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Managing spring avalanche hazards
Epic winter conditions marched into April in most of B.C.’s mountain ranges.
Beware the Ides. . .
Unlike Caesar, backcountry skiers should heed the ides, since March (and spring, generally) can be a time of large avalanches, as successive storm loads build on deeply buried layers, which is the current situation.
Backcountry ski report
Other than consistent idyllic powder skiing conditions since the middle of January there hasn’t been much excitement in the Monashee snow pack.
January backcountry report
After somewhat of a hiatus, La Niña seems to be back on track in the Monashees, providing more typical cold temperatures and light dry powder skiing conditions.
