Vail & Summit County

Snowpack

Jon Zatkoff · Jan 28, 2015 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Wind was very gusty at times, other than that very pleasant.

Snowpack

We were on Buffalo's Old Avalanche Path - North East Face., Aspect 65° @ 11,300 ft. The snow pack was very sable. We ascended to 11,300 ft. however from about 10,500 ft there was a very hard wind scoured top layer, this also had some freeze thaw characteristics Not very fun skiing for the first bit.