Spearhead Traverse

<p>Did the Spearhead Traverse March 16/17. Good conditions on the 16th, apart from whiteout conditions on the Platform Glacier. Anticipated warmer temps on the 17th and left early to avoid the bulk of the warming. There was a wet slide (size 1 approx) from Iago Peak, and multiple small slides from surrounding peaks. We used caution around cornices, which are pretty big from Benvolio through to Whirlwind Peak.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Cloudy, Sunny.