Observation Date: 02/11/2018
Route/Location:
West side of Upper Stonewall Creek, near Lincoln
Weather:
About 10 degrees
Weak sun
Wind:
20-30 mph
Definite wind loading but direction was shifting
New Snow: 0-3″
Avalanche Activity:
Our ECT was incredibly solid–see photos below
Northeast aspect
Elevation 7500 ft.
32-degree slope
Total snow depth 350 cm (yes, 350!)
This slope was slightly below the ridge and has probably wind-loaded all season.
Other Comments:
Observer: Mark Reinsel