Aprill 22, 2011, Hidden Lake

Met up with TBill this Good Friday to tour a North Cascade gem.  We were able to drive up to about 2,200' up the forest road, on foot by 9am.  Peaked out HLP-N at around 1pm and took in the amazing views allowed by the consent of blue skies.  Energetic reactions on S-E exposures to no surprise; one foot soft slabs released with ease.  Climbed out of Hidden Lake, soft cold snow and a great run down N-NE exposure before climbing back up and riding out for a dusk arrival back at the car.  Previous signs of slides on N-NE aspects revealed debris piles of 1-2' slabs with very short travel distances, felt pretty stable upon skinning and poking around.  (As always, proceed at your own risk)