[MCR] Commander Mtn

Subject: [MCR] Commander Mtn
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:51:43 -0600
Climbed Commander Mountain (3350m) west of Radium yesterday. We approached from Farnham Creek and climbed the NE glacier to the S ridge (PD). The glacier is quite broken, but we found a reasonable route. A good freeze provided strong bridges which were still well frozen as of noon. Above 3000m there is up to 10cm of recent storm snow (Sept 11 & 12) that has formed a minor wind slab in isolated locations. The new snow is also beginning to hide crevasses. Conditions were excellent, but a weather front on the horizon will likely change that quickly.

Enjoy the last days of summer!



Jeremy Mackenzie
ACMG Ski Guide, Asst. Alpine Guide
26-640 Upper Lakeview Rd
Invermere  BC    V0A1K3
CANADA
250-342-5013
jeremymackenzie@xxxxxxxxxxx

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