November 17
Early morning dew, just beginning to melt
Wet activity noted on the low elevation approach, east facing, 9 am.
Location:
Cardiff fork
Elevation, slope aspects and angles:
7’500’-10’000’+. Traveled up Cardiff to look at the LSB slide. Traversed over and ascended Cardiac Ridge to the base of the choke, descended out Cardiff.
Avalanche:
Little Superior Buttress avalanche reported two days ago.
Crown height-up to 2’
Width- 50-60’
Aspect- north facing
Elevation- 9800’
Snow Conditions:
Dry at the beginning with increasing dampness from green housing and mild temperatures as the day progressed. The snow was crusting in the afternoon on the exit.
Weather:
Partly cloudy with mild temperatures to 40°?
View of the Little Superior Buttress slide
View of the fracture
Snowpit
Evaluation:
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