[MCR] Manatee Group / Wahoo Tower

Subject: [MCR] Manatee Group / Wahoo Tower
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 09:15:27 -0700
Back in from the Manatee group at the head of Manatee Creek. Warm temps combined with cold clear nights brought on a cornicopia fest! Natural activity up to Sz 2 on solar aspects with steep direct solar going isothermal by 10am at 2000m and below. The pack is holding at over 3.5 meters in alpine areas and bridges are staying strong on the Norths giving straightforward access to the high cols and peaks. The snow bridge on the shrund protecting the col immediately to the East of the Wahoo tower has mostly collapsed though barring easy access though forcing you to go around making for a long day. With the cold temps overnight, travel was fast and straightforward with boot and ski crampons a must on steep terrain.

Classic spring ski touring!

Cliff Umpleby

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