We spent the day (Friday) tromping around the Logan Peak area. We were amazed by the high level of crappiness of the snow. Six weeks without a significant storm is really starting to leave a skid mark on my soul. But, this mission was more about adventure than powder...and we weren't disappointed.

We dropped a north facing chute off the shoulder of Logan peak (around 9,600 ft) and found bulletproof, wind scoured crust, interspersed with random breakable wind crust. That along with some rather steep angles and unpredictable breakable crust made for some spicy turns. When we were able to break through the crust, we found that there was no structure at all to the snowpack below. Booted (and ice axed) partway up a rock hard chute until the snow structure changed again to endless facets that would churn out from under your feet. Skins got us to the top much faster. There we enjoyed the beautiful views of Cache Valley before we dropped into the wast facing Folley. Didn't think the snow could get worse, but surprise! It did! We cut this run a little short. Last run of the day was down the north facing Music Note. Once again, amazingly crappy! Although we did have about 10 good turns through the apron. Our big takeaway from the day was that the setup for the next avalanche cycle is prime (if it ever snows again). The entirely faceted snowpack is a setup for disaster. We are all starved for a good powder day. If it ever happens, every hill and elevation is setup like a house of freakin'cards. Things could go south quick! So keep on dancing for the snow gods but be prepared for the day they listen.