Attempted a ski tour to Surprise Pass. At Saddle Back there was 25 to 30 cm lo
density snow, which made for excellent skiing, however once you dropped down
the steep slope into Sheol valley there was aprox 50 cm new snow that was
starting to get a slab from the humidity. The slope that you normally descend
already ran in the storm - size 2. I observed 2 other avalanches (size 2)
coming out one of the gullies and one on a steep role in the trees as I was
heading back out from my retreat. Time to be pulling back the reins.
Marco Delesalle
Mountain Guide
www.greatdividemountaineering.com
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