Mt Delano obs

Went out to ski the S facing coulior on Mt Delano yesterday in the Absarokas and figured we’d report back.

In the valleys we found significant surface hoar. Once in higher elevation, widespread crust on all aspects.
On N facings- some wind blown snow above a 1-3 inch crust. Crust on SE-SW facing aspects varied from breakable to very firm. Facets under crust in some S facing areas as well.

Wet slide debris found on S facing slopes as per picture.

Overall a very shallow snowpack, including at almost 8k. It became a rock and downed tree avoidance mission.