Red Mtn Cabin east of PG

<p>This report reflects riding conditions on January 23 at Red Mtn. Cabin. Dug three pits at treeline (approx. 1800 m) - west, south and NE aspects. Average snow depth was 2 meters. Compression tests included storm snow (15-20 cm thick) failing on wind affected layer (medium 15-hard 29 results). Sub-surface layers are dense (three fingers) due to wind. Facet/hoar weak layer lower in the snow pack at 100 + cm. Natural activity on northerly, steep (>50 degrees) aspects, starting at ridge crests due to shallow snow pack (this is old activity). Snow on solar aspects sun/warming, resulting in slight to medium sun crusts. Freezing rain night of January 24th at cabin and above, resulting in nasty crust. Overall, snow pack stable on low angle slopes (<32 degrees). </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.