Attempted the Mistaya Traverse but decided to play safe and turned around before skiing down towards Chephren Lake. Fantastic views of Howse Peak, Mount Synge, Midway and Stairway Peaks.
Avalanche Information
Cornice on Stairway Peak broke from sun exposure and triggered an avalanche on the lower slopes.
Snowpack
30 cm of fresh snow on top of rain crust. Snow was firm and consolidated for at least 100cm under the crust. ECT 22. Completed a Rutschblock test with failure after second jump.