In the gullies it was softer than I expected, though it was early afternoon. Stakes would be OK if you wanted pro or anchors.
That obvious line along under the cornice is not a slab avalanche crown. It marks a bergschrund-like crack about six inches wide at the far-right end, and a few feet deep.
Up around on the slopes and heights it was quite firm, but not icy, great for skiing. |