Thistledown Couloir on February 4th, 2017. Skin track from Thistledown parking was in and satisfactory. The couloir was wind scoured and firm chalk from regular loose avalanches. Step kicking was easy with ~10cm boot penetration. We did not bring crampons or a rope. The skiing was firm and edgeable.
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