We also got a close look at the hourglass on our descent and saw that it had a large 'shrund, dirty ice and a fair bit of water running on it. Made us happy that we bypassed it on fun rock climbing.
Just back from a week in the Sir Sandford group with Jim Gudjonson and 3 clients.
On July 16th we climbed Sir Sandford from a high camp on the west side of the col at 8300ft. We did a variation of the NW ridge bypassing the hourglass to the right (south). This was done by continuing on the sandy traverse ledge beyond slabs to a broken area with 2 distinct Quartz dykes. 2 pitches up to 5.4 gains ledges that lead to the glacier. Care
should be taken to not traverse too far right and expose yourself to the serac hazard. The rest of the route was in fine shape.
We also got on NE ridge of Citadel, East ridge of Silvertip and did the traverse of Palisade ridge from Palisade Pass to the cairn Hut. All routes were in great shape with high rivers being the only inconvenience.
Lots of fuel in the Great Cairn hut but no mouse proof container.
Enjoy them Hills,
Andrew Langsford
Asst. Ski/Alpine Guide
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