Quick snow pit on upper Benson and Hedges apron after noting a shallow HS 70-80cm while ascending. West/Southwest micro aspect directly below the couloir: HS: 70cm ECT 17 Q1 Sudden Planar, Energetic failure at 1-3mm basal facets that were very striated and easily identified with the naked eye. Hadn't observed such a quality planar failure with any ECT/CT during my recent travels around the Central Wasatch. Not sure what explains the abnormally low HS is this area... Did it all flush early during the Christmas storm cycle and/or get scoured by the recent southerly winds? Consistent slab hardness trend from Fist to 4F/1F on top of 5 cm of basal facets.

Route: Flagstaff shoulder, descending Hallway. Benson and Hedges apron to powerline, descending Cardiff Bowl. The Hallway had very little snow and appears to have avalanched repeatedly starting during the Christmas cycle. I wouldn't recommend it now or after it receives a significant load.