[MCR] Mt. Assiniboine

Subject: [MCR] Mt. Assiniboine
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 19:14:30 -0600
We made an ascent of Assiniboine yesterday(9/02), from the Hind Hut. The snow line from last weeks storms was around 2900-3000 meters. We put crampons on roughly half way to the red band and they remained on to the summit and back to that point. There was enough accumulation of snow higher up (up to 50cm/s in places) where ice axes increased security and were also useful for cutting steps.

Good mixed conditions through the red and grey bands, with smaterings of water ice here and there. (a stubby ice screw could come in handy). Holds were readily available, and not covered with snow where it mattered.

Fixed anchors above technical climbing were in good shape. (Lots of slings!)

Foam mattresses in the hut are getting a bit worn out. Some people opted to take a therma rest for some extra padding.

Aaron Beardmore
Mountain Guide
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