Ogden Benches/Phantom Couloir

<p>Attempted to ski Phantom today. Turned around after observing wind triggered point releases funnelling down the terrain around it, and one sz 1 inside of it. Ridge top winds looked strong. On the benches the snow was supportive on top of the Dec. 8th layer, no signs of instability noted. Surface hoar was growing up to 1800m in the trees. And sun exposed slopes were heating up in the AM and forming a slight crust on anything over 30°. In the morning and in the shade it was quite cold (-25 in the morning) however solar input was quite high during the late morning as it reached the benches.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Warm, Sunny.