5 mile Basin

<p>dug a pit on NE aspect in lee feature just below ridgeline. 15cm of 4F snow (wind slab) overlies a softer layer of F density snow. The december crust complex is 52-75cm down. Below is alternating crust and 1F density facets (1-2mm). See profile. Rode open slopes up to 35 degrees and saw no evidence of instabilities while skiing. Wind slabs reactive to hand shear tests.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Open trees.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy.