Ridge above Hanging lake

<p>Went for a look above hanging lake. Dug pit at max elevation of 1600 m. Had realistic expectations for ride quality on the day and they were validated. Temperatures read at 2.2 @1100 m, 2.6 @ 1440 m, -1 @1600 m. Snow quality was marginal at best on descent pitch, travel on summer trail from base of descent pitch to parking lot was not ideal, with many open creeks and sticky melt freeze snow.</p>

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Weather Conditions

Warm.