The new snow has started to settle allowing for fun easy turning. No cracking of collapsing today- although I was only in areas that have seen heavy travel this season. Trail breaking was easy and snow was supportable. The northerly aspects skied great, even when crossing old tracks. I was skeptical about how conditions would be on the east face (bowl). I anticipated a crust or hardened old tracks. Again, to my surprise, it skied like a dream! Finally!

The winds were demonstrating their power along the ridge. A small NE facing cornice had formed on the peak and my first skin track was filling in when I made my second lap.