[MCR] Bugaboo's

Subject: [MCR] Bugaboo's
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:52:03 -0600
Was just in the Bugaboo's on an alpine course from September 21-24. Precipitation throughout that period was quite consistent with snow well down below the Kain hut level. Accumulations up to 60cm on the upper Bugaboo glacier was observed, face shots would have been a definite if we were on skis. Generally low density snow, however, there was a weak layer, rimmed or graupel crystals lower down in the storm snow that was producing large settlements and whumping that was traveling long distances. No natural avalanches were observed. Wide spread false bridging throughout glaciers, making it difficult to see and negotiate crevasses. The spires were plastered with snow and ice was running down all over. By the 24th the south facing lower down faces, like the McTech and Crescent towers areas were starting to dry off and might possibly become climable again. The power at the hut was off for the season due to the lack of water for the Hydro electric system and the hut will be boarded up for the winter in a couple of days.
Time to head south.

Rich Marshall
Mountain Guide
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