Azu sz 1

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Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Morning poke into backcountry next to Powder King. Surface snow was low-moderate density powder that was less wind effected than we expected. Observed a natural size 1 avalanche that likely released in the last 12-24 hrs on a steep windward slope (see Avalanche section). Coverage up high is slowly getting better and there is good skiing to be had, but willows lower down are still lying in wait.