Hebgen

Skied above hebgen today, and conditions were similar to what they were a couple days ago. An east facing pit at 8700’ had 85 cm of snow and failed on facets near the ground at ECTP 16. I ski cut a steeper slope and got no result, but my larger-volume partner was able to trigger a slide that broke 40-50’ wide and ran to the ground and through some trees. This was immediately adjacent to the fresh tracks of a very fortuitous skier and their pooch. Subjectively, it seemed like the basal facets had a bit more moisture in them today, but they are not strong yet.