November 27

Alta guard station, north facing Cardiff bowl, upper Cardiff(Cardiac bowl), Reynolds Flat

upper-cardiff

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400-11k, angles over 35°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

3-6" new and recent snow over a variable base. South facing and lower elevations remain bony.

Scouring along the ridges and upper bowls from north wind a week or so ago continues to provide thin cover.

Wind from the east, overnight, did a bit of damage, scouring, drifting and scuffing up the surface snow.

There was enough base for cautious skiing in Cardiac(November 17th crust provides support). Mid elevations remain scratchy.

No cracking, no collapsing.

Weather

Partly cloudy to overcast skies, a few flakes in the afternoon, pesky light wind from the ese and cool temperatures.

Snow pit

cardiac-snow-profile

Evaluation

Good stability on all aspects and elevations traveled through.

Recent east wind may be a player in terrain exposed.

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