another 'best day yet'!

Toured to Paola Ridge and lapped S facing slopes from 6000'-5000'

• Light to moderate winds present along the Middle Fork corridor (these were down-canyon, down-river). Winds were orographically driven, and atop the ridge, typical SW winds were loading typical leeward (E/N) aspects.  (???)
• Wind transport was minimal and associated slabs were relatively soft/small, but reactive to stomping, along ridgelines in isolated locations. 
• We kept it below 6000' to avoid the penetrating SW breeze and found great riding conditions in the 32*-38* slope range. A thin wind skin (<1") was noted on S aspects.
• No instabilities/avalanche activity observed, no formal pits dug. 
• Another cold night ahead....