Yellowstone Ski Tours

The surface snow was damp from the sunshine and warm temps, up to 10,000 on the solar aspects. Wet loose, natural activity noted as well.

Recent avalanche activity noted nearby: on a NW aspect (on the opposite side of the ridge, 1/2 hour hiking distance away).

Notable absence of wind effect with this recent storm.

Profile from the lower part of the 'Ramp'; in a wind sheltered spot.

Pit location in a wind sheltered area.

Skintrack below snowpit was covered over by wind blown snow in about 15-20 minutes.

2 recent slab avalanches observed nearby, both about 100' wide and estimated at 1-1.5' deep.

Protected meadow BTL