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January 16, 2022

Whetstone Summit bowl

Date of Observation: 01/15/2022
Name: Alan Bernholtz

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Hiked the west ridge and skied the northeast summit bowl

Observed avalanche activity: No
Weather: Clear skies, moderate temperatures and moderate winds near and above tree line out of the north north east at 25mph estimated.
Snowpack: Near and above tree line was wind pressed and textured snow surface. Variable depths depending on terrain features. Protected lower elevation areas was boot top creamy snow with near surface facettes. We did not see any signs of instability or recent avalanche activity.

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