skiing in Republic Creek

Accessed Woody Ridge from Republic Creek, approximately 3 mi up.  Turned around on a west slope at 9000', due to time of day.  8 degrees air temp,  

Snowpack skied well and was supportable - 6-8" of new that seemed well bonded to old snow.  2 perceptible layers when probing with a ski pole.  Lower layer much harder.  

Downfall is still a hazard - not completely buried, but skiing was remarkably good, considering.  

Mostly overcast day.  Occasional wind gusts out of the SW, but mostly calm and cold.