Gargoyles & Elfin Lakes area
sjs8989,
Tuesday 2nd January, 2024 6:20PM
Observations:
- avalanche debries on SW facing slopes (size 1 to 1.5)
- dust (5 to 20 cm) on a supportive crust
- warm temps: tree bombs, pinwheels, small point releases
- trees below 1600m are not very well filled in. Requires cautious riding
- snow was going through a freeze & melt cycle
- Continuous skinning and riding doable till about 2 km away from upper parking lot
- riding on alpine slopes was surprisingly good
Location: 49.80066736 -122.99300434