Thin weak snowpack up Blackmore

Toured up to the east ridge of Blackmore.  About what you’d expect. Old snow was only about 20cms deep.  Mix of crusts and facets depending on aspect.  New snow from the past few days ranged from 10cms-30cms in the most wind loaded areas.  Experienced whoomfing and collapsing while skinning in wind loaded areas.  Very bony skiing off the lower ridge.  Walked the trail back down due to lack snow.