Dricoll Ridge W

Skied up the N aspect of Driscoll Ridge from the W end. Minimal cracking in snow surface below treeline increasing with elevation and exposure. On the upper S aspects a thin crust was developing from sun exposure but snow and frost did not appear to be melting in most areas. Hoar is developing in shaded areas. Pit dug at 1780m on N aspect in the shade (-5°c) total 125cm deep. CT 13, class 1 shear on crust 40cm down from surface and CT 24, class 2 85cm down on early Nov thaw.