November 11
Bowman trail, pole canyon, cabin run.
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
6400'-10k, angles over 35°, north and west facing aspects
Snow conditions
There was a few inches of recent snow to around 8500' where amounts increased gradually with elevation gain.
Weather
Overcast to foggy skies. Snow showers throughout the day.
Winds were light and temperatures moderate.
Snow pit
Evaluation
Stable snow was found with miner sluffing the only instability.
Wind would increase potential for slab formation.
Wet activity would increase with warming.
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