Oink oink chute

Skied a SE aspect this morning , no signs of instability but some cross loading near ridge top due to SW winds Warming and cooling was subtle but enough to start a soft melt/freeze crust on the top of the snowpack from 1800m down. Winds were moderate SE when we dropped in. Snow profile at 1700m HS 200cm CTM16 (BRK) down 40 CTH25 (BRK) down 65 ETCN (BRK) down 65 Our results backed up our confidence in skiing through the 35 degree start zone. Great riding!! Thick alder gully ride out to power line. Watching what the temperature does in next day or two..