Climbed Wooley and Diadem today via the S Face of Wooley (from the
Alberta Hut) and the intervening ridge between the two peaks to Diadem.
2 cm of new snow last night at the hut resulted in variable new snow
distribution on the peaks. Up to knee deep in isolated drifts,
generally far less than that with many areas scoured from gusty
westerly winds. It was reasonably easy to work around the loaded areas.
That said there has been some loading on E and NE slopes, and I noticed
that there were facets under the new snow on shaded slopes.
Descent was made down the the gully that drops SE from the col between
the two peaks. Icefall hazard here in the lower part of the gully.
It stayed fairly cool all day with the new snow staying dry except on
steep S facing lower elevation areas protected from the wind.
Mark Klassen
Mountain Guide
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