On Thurs the 13th we climbed the N Face route on Mt Joffre. Conditions were good. The 20-25 cm of snow that fell last Tues night was sticking to the face and settling out fast. North alpine aspects and glaciers are holding snow but just about dry conditions elsewhere including the Aster Lakes camp ground. The water in Hidden Lake is very low so you can avoid the dead fall on the trail.
Cheers
M Stewart
Mountain Guide
Cirrus Alpine Guides