brunchers bash

Quick report

Weather

windy, sunny, cold, warm

Ride Type

steepSlopes, alpineSlopes

Stayed Away

sunnySlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

powder, windAffected, hard, crusty

afternoon delight in STS! beautiful sunny day for a burn to see the polar potential. rewarded respectably. crampons are a treat on the solar uptracks. highly recommend. chopped a notch in the cornice. it’s mondo. & overhung. the plumb line is re-opened. 20m rap from the anchor to designated safe spot. 1 wt skis on/ 1 wt skis off. pick your poison. previous party of three opted for the ridge rappel side entrance. choose your own adventure. top 2/3’s of couloir is in fine spring form. perfect combo of wind transported sugar on top of a very supportive edge-able chalk (4F-1F). slough is moving in the steeper pitches. no slab cohesion noted. bottom of line is refreeze chunder & sun affected assortment of crusts. ultimately, very manageable. pretty darn good condition, all things considered!