Purple knob

Some rolling chunks observed off cornices from afternoon heating. Moist snow on solar aspects in ALP by late morning on a mix of sun and cloud. HS 160cm and March 24 crust down 45cm at 2150m. Noticed some facets immediately below the crust. Excellent ski quality in ALP and good mashed potatoes in sheltered BTL mid afternoon. Creek crossing still good to access blacksmith ridge from the road.