I was working out of Callaghan Backcountry Lodge from the 16th to 19th. Lots of snow (77cm) accumulating throughout the week. At the lodge (4500') there was an HS of 325cm yesterday and at the 5200' study plot it is 4m. FP is about 1m everywhere. On the night of the 18/19 we received 35cm of light powder. The result was wide spread natural avalanching mid storm on only the new snow - all the usual indicator slopes fell. Yesterday's clear weather got us into the Alpine - ski cutting produced no results. Rated the Hazard as Considerable by yesterday afternoon. Excellent skiing quality.
Dave Sarkany, Ski Guide
Callaghan Country Lodge