The Assistant Alpine Guide Exam is based in the Lake Louise area this
week
Aug 27
Grassi Ridge - dry
Bass Buttress - a few minor wet bits on the last 2 pitches
Aug 28
Mt Whyte traverse, Lake Agnes to Plain of Six - generally dry with some
remnants of snow left over from the recent storm
Mt Carnarvon - dry
The Alpine Guide exam is also active in Lake Louise and Rogers Pass
Aug 27/28 - Traverse from Collier/Vic col to Mt Whyte, with a bivy at
Unnamed/Popes col. Good alpine travel conditions, some remnants of snow
from the recent storm, isolated drifts of 20 cm with some up to 40 cm.
No avalanche activity noted.
Talked to the other AGE group on the radio who were on Tupper in Rogers
Pass, from Carnarvon. Sounded like good conditions but a front was
approaching from the NW.
Wireless internet at the Alpine Center. Cool
Mark
Mark Klassen
Mountain Guide
mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx
www.alpinism.com
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