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March 19, 2008, Snoqualmie Pass
« on: 03/19/08, 11:29 AM »

KingWilliam and I scurried off to dawn patrol near the Pass this morning. Fair weather yielded nice views and pleasant conditions. Even made it to work (nearly) on time.

Snowwise, there's a sun crust most anywhere the sun goes and crusty snow below ~4k everywhere, trees included. Above ~4-4.5k, sheltered W/NW slopes held powder as deep as the knee, but mostly boot-ish atop a firm but edgeable base. We weren't totally sold on our chosen W/NW facing line's stability prior to three ski cuts followed by a quality faceplant - nothing moved. Open groves of trees had the best skiing. Breakable crust down lower added a little humility to the adventure.

Saw some recent-looking (1-3" of new on top at ~4k) avy debris on S facing slopes.

We, as always, are lucky to live in such a place.
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