November 22

Reynolds peak from Spruces campground

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

7400-9200', angles over 35°, all aspects.

Snow conditions

First storm of the winter season! 2" at the trail head increasing to an optimistic 10" on the summit.

Shady sheltered above about 8k had a bit of damp lingering from early November.

New snow was of medium density, right side up.

Weather

Partly cloudy skies, cool temperatures and light wind. There was a pesky mid elevation cumulus cloud deck which lingered into the afternoon.

Avalanche activity

roof-slide

Evaluation

Good stability, rapid settlement.

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