Charlies Bottom Area

Access from Frenchmans Cove is in good condition. Stream crossings are limited with evidence of lots of recent flowing water, but found supportive and straightforward bridges to cross. 20-30 cm low density snow in protected areas, sitting on a supportive crust below. On alpine East facing lee features we found up to 100 cm of new wind deposited snow. Surface slab properties are in place, but we did not find any reactivity on test slopes. Didn’t encourage us to test bigger slopes, but we found enjoyable riding on smaller features and lower angle terrain. The sun was out until noon, and temperatures stay below zero at higher elevations. Still snow available on top of the. Blow Me Downs for transport with increasing winds. No new avalanches observed.