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February 20, 2009, Baker BC COLDSMOKE

2/20/09
WA Cascades West Slopes North (Mt Baker)
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Posted by Oyvind_Henningsen on 2/21/09 3:00am
Tobae, Tim and I had a superawesome day in the Baker bc.  Got a 7 am start from the Heather Meadows lot and skied 6000+ on N facing slopes ending up at the White Salmon lot.  Temps in the shade below freezing, low RH during day and night time has allowed for snowpack staying very dry on N and NE aspects.  Morning sun on slopes has not made a crust, but afternoon sun has made corn conditions and a hard crust in the morning on S through W aspects.  Large surface hoar on aspects protected from wind and sun.  Could be a tricky layer once it starts snowing again.  Go get some N facing goodies!

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