Route up to Thunder Meadows has a shallow snowpack right now (December 23-2011). After leaving Island Lake Road (5 km from parking area) it is best to ascend Thirstquencher Bowl for the first half of the climb and then cross over into Cabin Bowl just before the cliff bands start. It will be difficult to get through the alder bush on the headwall soon after crosssing Lizard Creek. Upper cabin bowl has a good base of about one meter but needs new snow to cover up the wind slab.
