| The snowpack is quite shallow at treeline and below - use caution as there are plenty of buried hazards, but thickens considerably above. We received ~25cm of new snow in a storm over 12-13 Feb, however distribution was variable due to strong-extreme gusting winds. On our way out yesterday, small 1.0-1.5 slab releases had begun on loaded aspects. I'd expect these to increase as the slabs strengthen.
The glacier above Bow hut had 2-2.3 metres of snow, and probing the upper ice-field in the St. Nicholas/Olive/Gordon area found 240+ cm. St. Nick was in good shape to the summit.
Lots of white-out navigation practice...
Ken Bélanger Apprentice Ski Guide, CAA 2 TopCog Adventures | Outdoor Guiding & Adventure Travel
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