November 21-22, 2010, Anniversary Glacier

A bit late with this report, not enough time for work, skiing and posting. Anyway a short update on Cerise Creek drainage, note that since our trip the low elevations (between parking and the hut) received around 50 cm (20 in) of snow.

We took a combination of summer and winter route to the cabin: walked to the foresr road, skinned the road, walket the trail all the way to the meadow benath Joffre Peak, then veered toward the winter route. There was about 10 cm (4 in) in the forest, just barely to skin but way faster to walk. Keith's hut is in great shape with new LED lighting and fresh wood supply. The logbook noted someones attempt to ski the winter route few days prior turned into 5 hour bushwhack!

Skied on the shoulder above the cabin. Between 2200 and 1900 m (7220 and 6250 ft) was fantastic stash of powder.
Next day we were anxious to ski the glacier proper but unfortunately the blue sky forecast did not pan out so we skied the same spot (plenty of space).

Snow stability was excellent.

Slideshow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/runningclouds/sets/72157625372712295/