March 21

Bowman trail, Pole Canyon, Alexander Basin, Porter Fork

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

6100-10400', angles over 35°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

Bowman trail has dirt and patches of ice to the mouth of Yellow Jacket.

West facing crusts never softened and are quite slick.

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East and southeast facing had softened crusts with snocone and corn into the afternoon.

Upper elevation north facing retains extensive patches of recrystalized in sheltered terrain.

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Wind exposed is windboard, boilerplate, windpack and breakable crust.

Mid and lower elevation north facing is crusted.

Weather

High clouds, lowering and thickening in the afternoon.

Mild temperatures and light wind.

Evaluation

Stable snow with potential for taking a slider on firm crusts.

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