Cayoosh, lazy boy

Quick report

ERST · Feb 4, 2023 · Valhalla

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, windy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
OK
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Strong to extreme S/SW wind, friend almost got blown over. Observed several size 1 lose dry avalanches on steep rocky slopes, aspect N/NE. Observed snow sublimating once falling of cliff. Old lose wet debris from last cycle observed on various aspects N/ NE aspects had wind slab at 1600meters suspect more at higher elevations. Performed a couple hand sheer tests(moderate release) which revealed slab properties 10-20cm deep. Cracking was observed Turned around at 1700m due to wind and snow observations.

Weather

Strong too extreme S/SW wind, friend almost got blown over.

Avalanche

Observed several size 1 lose dry avalanches on steep rocky slopes, aspect N/NE. Observed snow sublimating once falling off cliff.

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