Lookout!
Trip date: Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Submitted by SteveR
Particpants:
The Muffin Man
Discussion:
From the back door, I skied south to north across the Kananaskis fire lookout this afternoon, via Tyrwhitt, Hydroline and Pocaterra. The trails were a mix of impeccable trackset on Pocaterra and Hydroline, skier tracked-snowmobile packed on Tyrwhitt and Lookout south, and bulletproof grooming on Lookout north that was reminiscent of Nakiska a week out from the last snowfall. With temps around zero give or take- Swix VR 45 worked very well, with kicker skins added for the steep Lookout ascent, where the newer snow over old packing was severely chopped up/postholed in places by previous skiers. Some of those same steep south facing hills were also feeling the melting affects of the warm sun- descending that way is probably best avoided for now, unless on heavier gear than my 3/4 metal edged light touring setup. All in all- a great afternoon tour in perfect weather!