We had impressive results from this pit. The shears were clean and very energetic. This slope definitely has seen some wind affect and had multiple layers of preserved surface hoar in the pack.

First photo - Results of ECT. Extended column failed on one tap at the elbow. The column shot off into the pit with lots of energy.

Second photo - Able to produce cracks in the immediate area of the pit.

Third photo - New round of surface hoar growing. Photo taken from inside the test pit.

Results a lot less impressive from this pit @ 9700 ft. on a more sheltered west facing slope. More in line what I have been seeing lately in other pits.

Standing at the toe of a slide from early last week. This released on a west facing slope and ran almost to the canyon bottom. Plenty of debris to bury a person and it would have been an ugly ride through the trees.

Traveled from 7600-10,300 ft., All aspects. Slope angles to 38° on north half of the compass. Avoided upper elevation east facing terrain.

Today was the first day I saw signs of sleds getting deeper into the backcountry.

Overall a moderate danger where we traveled but there are definitely places with considerable danger. Our first test pit was a bit of an eye opener and I am certain there are plenty of booby traps out there just waiting for a trigger.

I would say a moderate danger tomorrow with pockets of considerable on slopes steeper than 35° on the north half of the compass with recent deposits of wind drifted snow.