High passes panel.
Habitat transitions move from mahogany brush bands into sparse krummholz islands. Typical winter snow retention lingers longer on north-facing chutes documented on agency hazard bulletins—not predictions. Lessons listed include crampon etiquette when agencies permit seasonal traction devices, audible spacing above wind noise, pacing math using conservative vertical gain figures.
- Wind trend: southwestern quadrant pulses late afternoon statistically per decade averages cited in NOAA CSV extracts.
- Footing: fractured talus stacking with varied grain sizes referencing USGS geology overlays.
