February 9

Alta guard, keyhole, Cardiac, Mill b south, Mineral fork

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400-10800', angles over 35°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

South facing had a variable crust, punchy and not so, sun warming softened.

North facing retained dry snow into early afternoon, lower elevations wet with warming.

Weather

Blue skies, mild temperatures and light wind.

Avalanche activity

strateline

Rollers and point release sluffing with warming.

Evaluation

Instability was heat related. Would expect a continuation(follow the sun).

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