Prayer flags/third knoll area

Surprisingly good conditions around Shames. About 25-30cm of light new snow on top of 10cm rain crust at the top of prayer flags, and felt fairly consolidated under that crust, then another crusty layer 60cm-ish down. Surprisingly fun and pleasant riding on mellow open areas, but hit crust easily on the steeper bits and in the trees. Weather felt quite calm all day, at least below ridgeline, but didn't look super windy up high either. Intermittent clouds, snow, and occassional sun.