Burstall Pass

We finally got some snow after several weeks of drought-like conditions. However, this being the rockies, the avalanche hazard was increased as a result. Reports were that the Burstall Pass area was still in pretty good condition, so we decided to check it out.

Getting ready for the hike in. I really need to clean my license plate.

It was a cold day (at least, I thought it was ... more on that later), but once we got into the sun at Burstall Lakes, things felt much better. We even had a bit of blue skies poking out amidst the clouds.

Looking up towards Robertson Glacier.

Once we got above treeline, signs of snow instability were everywhere. We saw a fair bit of cracking, a broken cornice, and some slab avalanches off in the distance. As a result, we did not go all the way up to the top of the pass, and took some more moderate slopes on the way back down, which did Angie no favours. The ski-out gully was in pretty good shape, which was a welcome change from a couple of weeks back.

Eventually, we made it back to the car as the sun was setting, then dropped by the Grizzly Paw for some drinks and burgers before heading back home.

I proceeded to sleep for 15 hours and woke up the next day with flu symptoms. I am guessing that was why I was so tired and cold (among other things).