January 26
Alta guard station-Powerline ridge-Cardiac bowl-Reynolds flat
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7500-10k, angles over 35°, all aspects.
Snow conditions
4-6" of dense snow over a settled base. Thick and creamy, best at upper elevations.
Avalanche Activity
Went for a look at the Cardiac slide. Couldn't see shit, but
was able to do a crown profile.
Weather
Marginal visibility with low clouds and fog. Spits and sputters of snow. Mild temperatures and light wind.
Snow pit
Kinda hit ya in the belly shear, leaving little doubt of stability in the area.
Evaluation
"While some natural activity has been observed, it certainly does not indicate any sort of clean out.
There's a hell of a bridge over weak old snow layering that I'm not trusting for a minute."
Gonna be awhile.
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