South Side - John Steven's Canyon

Been a great last couple weeks...

• Excellent ski conditions from valley bottom up to ridge tops(7300'), all aspects.
• Skied a variety of aspects - east, south and north west,  and terrain - slopes up to 40*+, convex roll, open terrain(no vegitation).
• No signs of instability or recent avalanchhes. Some sluffing on steeper terrain.
• Light canyon bottom and mid elevation winds, ridge tops were calm with an occassional breeze.
• 8" - 12" of light density storm snow over lying several past storm cycles of varying densities on top of the mid Feb., deteriorating rain crust.  Good bonding between layers.