Quick report

Cornucopia MTN east ridge.

Jeromy MarkeeSouthern Wallowas
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Quick report

Cracking
isolated

Travel along the southern side of the east ridge was in sun affected breakable crust & firm wind affected snow. N facing Cornices present along the entirety of the ridge with no collapsing observed. Widespread small point-release loose slides on all aspects on the steepest terrain. These did not propagate or entrain other snow. No crowns observed throughout. N facing couloir @ 7800ft ECTP revealed ~6" wind slab, failing @ 2-4 wrist taps. No other collapsing observed. Descent on S facing slopes was breakable crust top to bottom.