Avalanche

Mushroom Ridge

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Quick report

We skied Mushroom Ridge with the plan to stick to skiing south slopes when in steeper terrain and staying out of steep terrain otherwise. No whoompfing or cracking observed throughout our travels although as we neared the top of the ridge line we did observe roller balls and signs of potential for wet loose avalanches particular near cliff bands/large rock formations on south aspects. Obvious wind effect seen on N/NW aspects seen at the top of the ridgeline. Did not run any tests today, felt good about the slopes we were skiing and our ability to manage the wet loose concerns. We traveled up to 9600' and noticed a sun-crust forming on solar aspects at all elevations.

Avalanche

Observed multiple in W drainage of Peak 11240, wet loose releases underneath cliff banding on south aspects @9500'