"What a Fuc*ing idiot"

Yep. Did the get lost in a whiteout at Paradise in 1987. Spring. About 14-16 inches new and easily slabbing per our pit. But still headed up. Decided to turn around when we walked in to one of the usual snowbanks. And then promptly ended up in the Edith Creek Falls area with slabs breaking all around us.

Yep. Did the ski down to the lake because it sure looked good and no tracks only to sidestep out for 2 hours (not 9).

Yep. Did the get lost in a whiteout at Paradise in 1987. Spring. About 14-16 inches new and easily slabbing per our pit. But still headed up. Decided to turn around when we walked in to one of the usual snowbanks. And then promptly ended up in the Edith Creek Falls area with slabs breaking all around us.

Yep. Did the ski down to the lake because it sure looked good and no tracks only to sidestep out for 2 hours (not 9).

You gotta know that gully has claimed it's share. Gully's suck everything in. I had an old Patroller friend tell me years ago that they find most all the victims in the gully's. The fall line is the steepest place and where more of the bad drops are. Stay high if you get lost.

"Near Miss" works for me. If I could be so bold, it might be worthwhile to share your experience tho with your travel companion so she can learn from the experience. If she is as cool as she sounds from your description, it might help solidify your travel judgement while together and help keep both of you looking at risk management - two heads are better than one.

You're absolutely right - told her!