Wind was moving snow around quite a bit at ridge line and slabbing surface snow on west facing slopes. Some cracking in the surface snow. NE aspects were being loaded and some natural cornice fall was triggering small naturals on steep northeast aspects.

Skinning was challenging on west and sw facing slopes, more so than anticipated. Below recent snow, old snow is quite weak and faceted. New snow is supporting a skier while skinning most the time but if you step off your skis you will plunge to the bottom. Some pole strikes also went through the bridging. With enough new snow, this PWL may become overwhelmed.