Wardle sub peak highway path natural cornice release

<p>See avalanche observation for natural cornice release obs. While heading up the south burns of wardle sub in the trees we received a large settlement. After quick investigation using hand shears the Jan 27th crust facet combo was propagating upon isolation. We bailed at this point. Surface snow was crusty from likely rains upto our high point of maybe 1500m possibly higher. Had 5 to 10cm of fresh snow form last night on top of the crust. Snow below felt weak and was un supportive. Later in the day at Simpson ridge this rain crust seemed to be prevelent in the surface from about 1600m down on NE aspects. Some small loose drys from under cornices. Snow on the ne aspect was supportive powder skiing until u hit the crust down low.. Sluff ran fast in steep terrain. Some soft slab development in the snow but nothing that seemed of concern on our conservative traveled routes. No signs of instability in the later half of the day. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Open trees.

Snow Conditions

Crusty.

Weather Conditions

Sunny.