Saved by the zip tie

<p>Stronger than forecast winds today blowing from the west. Great riding conditions on slopes unaffected by the wind. Snow was very dense and stiff. Did a pass up to lightning strike and found a sheltered 30 degree slope. Skied a shorter steeper angle slope on the cliffy side. Observed some small releases at the very peak of lightning strike. Finished up with a pass down the east side of baldy. More concerning snow on that slope that was very slabby and had small isolated pockets releasing below us at times.</p>

Weather Report

<p>Very strong winds at ridgetop, gusting in the strong range at times.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Snow Conditions

Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Windy.