Core Lodge after the warmup

<p>Went for a tour south of the Core Lodge to check out the snow after the big warmup. Bottom line - styrofoam in the trees, windblown in the alpine. No fresh snow in the last day. The warmth has made a soft crust in the trees, with some wind effect. At treeline and in the alpine, lots of recent wind has made a firm crust. Saw one big natural slide (photo 5) on a north aspect in the alpine, several hundred meters across.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Foggy, Sunny, Windy.