Boot and scoot to Kashmir

<p>First clear day, opted for a bit of a boot to scoot into Secret Valley and midship. Mild winds, no precipitation. Was pleasantly surprised to not see very much lee side natural avy activity. Zoom in on the photo and you can make out path definitions, the only natural we could see. E/SE aspect, 35+°. Natural activity seen on Dec 19, was fully obscured by wind transport and fresh. HST for 72 hours about 40cm, lots of wind transport to E/SE/NE... made to uproute setting fun. Our one run was boot deep in settled pow, in the sun... it’s a win!</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.