Mt Kelly

<p>Did not ride any slopes today, just went to check out conditions and attempt to get to the summit. Unfortunately several down trees, about 8-10 in the first half of the ascent route made for interesting detours. Fortunately, another group was ahead of me and broke trail (ski pen was 30cm minimum in some areas) and made these detours slightly easier. They won't be as bad with another couple storms to cover up some gaps between the smaller trees. At least a couple of these down trees will need at least 2.5 meters more to cover them up. Most of the others should be covered in a few weeks as long as we don't get any long dry spells. With avi danger rated high at all elevations, was very cautious as I approached the gully crossing. But no recent avalanche signs were present. I noticed the group ahead of me tried a couple ski cuts in small, low consequence but steeply convexed slopes and triggered nothing. Finding good ski/snowboard lines might be a little tricky still and more coverage would be better. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Some blowing snow in the upper gulley area, blowing up slope. A reasonable amount of drift off of tree tops showed the wind wind direction cleary from the south/southwest.</p>

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold.