Observation sub peak

Riding quality was:

OK

Snow conditions were:

• Crusty
• Hard
• Wind affected

We rode:

• Alpine slopes
• Dense trees
• Mellow slopes

We stayed away from:

• Convex slopes
• Steep slopes

The day was:

• Cold
• Sunny

Avalanche conditions

• Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Went up Observation sub peak south ridge and skied down the Cirque/ Observation col. Most steep slopes in the area had slid during or after the last avalanche cycle.

One newer slab observed (24-48 hrs old) off Cirque sub peak north aspect between 2400 m and 2250.

The alpine is heavily wind affected and wind scoured on windward slopes.