Observation: North Woods

Nice day out to stay on your toes! Evidence of recent high winds at all elevations, including new deadfall and blown branches. Sharp contrast between windward and leeward slopes; northerly aspects appear pillowy and taut, while southerlies are scoured firm. We stuck to conservative terrain below treeline and still found bright red flags. We crossed a small convex slope while cutting a skin track toward Westwoods and experienced adjacent collapses with shooting cracks. It's loaded and touchy!