[MCR] Little Wapta Traverse: Bow Hut - Peyto Hut Aug 14 - 16.

The heat wave is taking its toll on the glaciers. The headwall on Bow Glacier above the Bow Hut is now snow free (except for a thin strip on climbers right). At the Peyto Glacier the snow coverage has retreated  with the heat to well above the hut elevation. warm temps overnight under clear skies without any overnight refreeze of the surface. Travel was still well manageable with ankle-high foot pen in the wet snow. Crampons are definitely recommended for the trip.

 

Cheers,

 

Jorg Wilz

Mountain Guide

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