Observation Date: 01/06/2021

Route/Location:
Yurt Ski: OG Burnt Trees and Chad’s Shoulder

Weather:
Warm and Sunny. Low 30’s. Clear Skies. West Winds.

Wind:
Low winds until reaching main ridge to Morrell Mtn Lookout

New Snow: 0-3″

Avalanche Activity:
Natural Loose Wet D1 near sun exposed rocks at 7500′ SE aspect 40* slopes

Other Comments:
We dug two pits at 7,000 before gaining ridge to Morrell Mtn Lookout.

20* SE Slope HS 123cm CT19 16cm down (brk)

34* ENE Slope HS 156cm CT11 20cm down (rp). ECTX

We stuck to lower angle terrain and avoided rocky entrances off the ridge. The skiing was great.

Observer: Norman French