Observation: Seward

Location: Mt. Eva

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Route & General Observations

Started at 1030 from trailhead at 30 degrees. Climbed to a high point of 2100’ and stopped due to flat light and crusty conditions.

Skied down through the trees and enjoyed some great snow!

Red Flags
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Observer Comments

Saw the two glide cracks mentioned earlier this week on south facing terrain.

There were glide cracks on south facing terrain on Tiehacker as well. Couldn’t get a good photo in the flat light.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Very light snow at the beginning of the tour and it increased in intensity throughout the day. Didn’t seem to accumulate very much while we were out.

Snow surface

Settled pow in the trees and a mix of different wind crusts above the trees.

Photos & Video
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