Backcountry off of WMR

Quick loop out to Big Slide off of WMR

• 3" of new snow.
• Localizied south east winds overnight coupled with higher humidity and and warmer temps created a soft slab overlying lower density snow from the past week.
• Winds were moderate, creating some wind features in open areas and ridge tops with the passing of the snowfall overnight.
• Clearing in the afternoon allowed for some solar heating on southerly and west aspects.
• South west aspects below 5500' became moist, trees started to shed snow.
• Trail breaking was difficult with the upside down snow pack and ski pen was about 18".
• Ski quality was fair in the open areas and a bit better in the trees where the wind had less of an effect on the snow surface.
• No signs of snowpack instabilities or recent avalanches.
• What's with all the PINK flagging tape?