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New storm snow on crust was very touchy. Storm snow interface with previous storm snow where there was no sun crust was very stable in wind sheltered terrain. High winds at upper elevation with significant loading...
Avalanche
Copper mtn. At 8000'. East with Slight Southeast aspect. 2 feet of new on sun crust. Remote trigger from 30' away from the top of the ridge. 80' x 2' crown ran 400 verticle through strainers/trees. Were very careful to avoid any slopes with crust layer. Were able to ski aggressively on East to North facing slopes. Did not encouter substantial wind affect. Soft pow on the ridge.