We used an old approach trail that went up between the two tree islands below the route. The trail was unpleasant with 25cms of low density snow over steep scree. No slab properties in this snow.
The route has seen some traffic but the steep crux pillar had a fresh layer of ice and the climbing felt like WI5 today. The thin direct start did not take good screws until 20m off the deck.
No avalanches observed but visibility wasn't great today.
