February 1
Upper Solitude parking, Willow Heights, South Monitor, Crest trail, Bizaro land, Beartrap, West Desolation, Spruces
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7400-10k+, angles over 35°, all aspects.
Snow conditions
1-3" recent snow in upper elevation sheltered terrain + a few patches of dense and creamy scattered around.
Otherwise, wind crust, sun crust and melt freeze crust.
Ear plugs and a mouth piece were necessities on lower elevation exit!
Weather
Clear skies early with clouds increasing during the day. Mild temperatures and light wind.
Avalanche activity
Non observed
Evaluation
Stable snow on all aspects at all elevations.
Weather guessers have a foot or snow of snow suggested by mid week so...
future stability will be dependent on bonding of new to the old surface and wind effect.
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