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
Evaluation
Good stability, rapid settlement.
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