Paddy Peak area

<p>We rode the mellow N aspect slope south of powder valley. West wind was variable and strong at the top. Alpine snow was wind affected, with a very hard crust in windier areas (near the ridge and higher elevations), and at more sheltered spots mostly a 1" wind crust over about 1' of powder. Treeline snow was powder. We saw evidence of a couple avalanches on the slope across the valley.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm, Cloudy.