Interesting field study follow-up to Luke’s pit study in Benchmark.
Skinned up in a fine winter storm day for a solo jaunt into EV.
I was sure that I was going to be alone on this one.
The pros and cons of solo missions can be debated endlessly.
It is truly a special feeling.
The two tracks headed out to and down the Tele line off Joint Point, and looked solid.
No movement on the east facing run.
The bare spots on the West Wall were filled in, and finally EV looked a little better.
I took a moment, then headed off down the ridge.
I encountered a loud whoomph as I passed by the CDC entrance, and felt settlement.
I arrived at the slot.
As I hit the apex the snow deepened dramatically.
Boot penetration was mid-thigh on the roll, my pole easily went past the 100 cm mark.
The sheer depth of the windload took me by surprise.
I got a little cracking propagating on the bulge but nothing significant.
It is unreal to see up wrap up the power of a good size slide.
Took some crappy photos of the debris and shoved off.
Honestly, it sucks getting out.
Be extremely careful out there everyone.
