[MCR] Photos of the Joffre group, conditions on Mount Matier. South Coas

Subject: [MCR] Photos of the Joffre group, conditions on Mount Matier. South Coast BC
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:01:41 -0700 (PDT)
Up the standard route on Mount Matier a few days ago. The Anniversary Glacier 
is still in good condition. A few crevasses becoming problematic above the col, 
but still avoidable to the west. Crampons needed in the AM on the approach and 
on the face of Matier. Bergshrund passable by a snow bridge on the far right 
and left, we used the right side. Ice for the top 1/3 of the climb, ice screws 
were useful. Still snow all the way down to the Moraines at the base of the 
Glacier. 

Have fun out there. 

Craig McGee,  ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
craigskibum@xxxxxxxxx
cell 604 902 0296


      

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