December 14

Bowman trail to Pole canyon to the Cabin run- Gobblers Knob

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

6400-10k, angles over 35°, north facing aspects.

Snow conditions

cabin-run

There was a few inches on the trail from the get go. Traffic made it firm to icy till White Fir pass.

Upper elevations have none to a foot or so with a stout crusted base.

Weather

Clear skies, cool temperature and light wind.

Snow pit

cabin-run-snowpit

Evaluation

No load. Instability may increase with significant wind or snow load..

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