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Elfin Snow Trek

Photos:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/93407959@N07/sets/72157661045649511/

..working on getting photos uploaded here...

No snow on road until you reach Red Heather.

20 to 30 cm snow up the slope from Red Heather to Paul Ridge; lots of small trees, rocks, logs, running streams.

30+ along ridge on summer route to Elfin; hard packed on track, so no snowshoes required; not good skinning conditions; a few rocks hiding along the way.

2 snowboarders sneaking in a few turns up on the ridge. 2 skiers came back on the winter route; route not set by BC Parks yet; not favorable conditions (maybe fun if you have "rock skis" and just can't wait to get out).

Rain crust at approx. depth 25cm.

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08.11.2015 (3331 Days Ago)
Trip Report TitleElfin Snow Trek
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  •  SBooth wrote 3324 Days Ago (positive) 
     
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    Thanks for posting Cliff. This time of year conditions are always a gamble. Good to have an update on this popular route.

    Looks like the link to pics on Flickr may be broken :S


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