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A break between the storms allowed us to get up into the #alpine to check conditions in the #SoFo area of #ChugachStatePark after our subsistence work today (remember, this is a “beyond volunteer” effort and those involved not only volunteer their time and expertise but also funds for vehicle, gas, IT, etc.). As you can see in the first photo, another round of SW flow was already making its way up #CookInlet early this evening. We observed several inches of #snow from the Sunday-Monday storm, and lots of wind affect and loading. We did not expose ourselves to terrain steeper than 35*, and stuck to windward and scoured terrain features as slope angles approached 30*. We’re extremely skeptical about the stability of leeward terrain steeper than 35*, especially heavily wind loaded terrain steeper than 30*. #Avalanche danger is expected to increase again late tonight into tomorrow as the SW flow of another low brings more snow and wind. Check out the most recent advisory on our website for further info. After #skiing “character building” variable snow with aplomb today, Mat (geez, that guy is already too much of a character) feels compelled to mention that there’s one more reason manufacturing needs to stay in and be brought back to the #USA: the proudly #American made @voilemfg Hyper Vector #ski. It’s a mind blowing new iteration of the tried and true Vector that Mat has skied for years and strongly believes is the best one-ski-quiver for the Western #Chugach. Thank you Mr. Grissom and the V-Team!

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