Flute, Oboe, Apostles

<p>Generally good skiing around musical bumps with lee terrain holding 30-40cm above the crust. Rain crust depth varies by aspect and elevation but generally found 30-40cm down. More noticeable at lower elevations but present and supportive at all elevations and aspects skied (1600-2000m). HS 115cm @ 1600 m along melody crk at bottom of apostles. HS 175cm @ 1950 NW aspect on Oboe shoulder. CTM 19 (RP), 18 (RP) down 35 on facets below the rain crust. Cornice fall at this same location produced no results. Winds generally calm. Light SW winds beginning on ridgetops around 3pm. No avalanches observed. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.