[MCR] Ice Routes on Cascade

Subject: [MCR] Ice Routes on Cascade
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:29:51 -0700
Hello,
 
Climbed part of the Urs Hole today. It is in thin conditions with a bunch of open pools to try not to fall into. We turned around about 2/3 of the way up due to an unformed section with a ton of running water. All being said, it's probably worth giving this one a miss right now.
 
Looking from the road:
 
Cascade - Missing sections of ice on the upper pitches and doesn't look great
 
Rogan's - Bottom looks very thin and unappealing.
 
Rocks were still showing through the snow in the bowls above the routes this morning. However, with more snow or wind this could change quickly along with the potential for avalanches.
 
Jesse de Montigny
ACMG Assistant Alpine and Assistant Ski guide