Climbed A2 today, August 18th. It is located between Hilda Peak And Mt.
Athabasca, accessed via the Boundary Glacier. Excellent travel up on the
climber's left side of the Boundary Glacier. A few hidden crevasses where last
week's new snow is lingering - wear the rope!
The rock finish on A2 is totally dry and snow-free. Descent via the climber's
right side of the Boundary Glacier, pretty easy on a mix of snow and dirty ice,
with good bridges on the far skier's left.
Looked to be building a lot of thunderheads mid-day, but they flattened out and
the sky cleared by 1:PM. The upper north ridge on Athabasca (above the N Face
bypass) looked dry and in good shape.
Jordy Shepherd
Mountain Guide
www.PeakAlpine.com
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