Buck

Skied the southernmost slide path above Buck Lake. Ski quality was great with mid boot pow, which remained low density but is starting to settle out with the warmer temps. We found isolated pockets of windslab along the ridge, as well as at the top of the slide path. Windslabs we encountered ranged from soft to hard, and were not reactive to skier travel. We did not experience any whumpfing, shooting cracks, or other signs of instability. We did not see any avalanche activity. Visibility was decent. Westerly winds were transporting snow off adjacent ridges. Snowing S-1, trace accumulation, though it looked like it was maybe snowing more across the valley. Temps at the car were -1 degrees, slightly cooler where we transitioned at 2250m. Trees back to the lake remain thin, with alders popping through. Great day, great recommendation from our friend James.

Below treeline winds were light, increasing to moderate at ridgetop.