Just thought I'd post a quick note on Edith Cavell.
Was there yesterday July 19th. Never climbed it
before so I'm unsure as to what shape it normally is
in, but it was great training for an aspirant alpine
guide the way it is right now. A good little snow
coulouir takes you to the scrambly bit. After this it
is all snow ridge walking and easy mixed climbing.
The snow was perfect cramponing on the way up but got
a little loose on the way down (noonish). It made for
a good challenge on client management and also just
really fun exposed snow climbing. We stopped a few
metres from the top due to warming conditions and a
need to get back to Canmore at a certain time, but it
is very doable. Most raps are covered in snow (so i
am told) but the down climbing was fine. Not sure how
long it will stay in this condition, but there was
still alot of snow up there and a cold night will make
it excellent travel!
Sarah
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