February 11

Upper Solitude, Willow Heights, West Monitor, Wills Hill, West Willow, Beartrap, West Desolation, Spruces

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400'-10k+, angles over 35°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

Several inches of light density new snow over a settled base.

No cracking, no collapsing, no sluffing.

"Fast and fun".

Weather

Clear in the morning with increasing clouds and a few flakes. Wind was light, moderate temperatures.

Evaluation

Good sightseeing, not so good for photos.

Stability improving with settlement.

Weather guessers have another storm incoming with rising snow levels followed by cooler temperatures so...

Should continue holding interest.

A few pictures.

raymond

Raymond.

kessler

Kessler ridge.

wmonitor-pano

West Monitor slide.

wmonitor-slide

Neccesary? Hey, it's a photo op for the beater crew.

trigger

Cornice drop initiation.

crown

Crown depth.

wills

All tele.

beartrap

Heading for trouble.

wdeso-crown

West Desolation slide.

wdeso-ridge

Exposed to wind side slides, sheltered side...still in place.

look-back

You go first!

wdeso-corner

Corner pocket.

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