The Spring of Deception has hit hard

We took the simplest way up and down the Mammoth Head, keen to enjoy the sun, clear skies and a good view. We saw evidence of many natural size 1 wet loose avalanches and two large avalanches, size 3, presumably where wet loose had stepped down to the persistent layer. One we saw running in a W/SW aspect on the back of the Elephant head scored to ground close by, one in the distance on a more E/SE aspect (see photos) Tree bombs were the hazard of the day, lots of tree damage from yesterday afternoon, we had our heads on a swivel while skinning and made sure to get home early. Even more fun, we saw the beginnings of some cheeky hoars forming in shady spots… we’re thinking adding this in with the mixture of crusts should make the next storm one to watch.