Wapta icefields aug 6-10.
No freezes throughout period. Up to 20cm recent storm
snow (before 6th) above 9300’ (2800m) isothermal and settling/
melting fast. North Rhonda, boot top penetration on upper glacier but good
condition on upper ridge. Mt Olive good condition with crampons necessary
on ridge. Glacier travel less than ideal with much more bare ice travel
than normal, and isothermal snow where snow exists, causing poor crevasse
bridging. Intense system moving into region on morning of 10,
possible new snow at higher elevations.
See attached photos
Photo 1- Rhonda North aug 7
Photo 2- view south across wapta from Rhonda north towards st
nick/ olive aug 7
Photo 3- view north from mt olive aug 9
Have fun!!
Jeff
Jeff Honig
Mountain Guide
Alpine Addictions
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Revelstoke BC
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