[MCR] Tupper, Whyte

Subject: [MCR] Tupper, Whyte
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:02:57 -0600
On Sunday we climbed Mt. Tupper via the west ridge. Generally speaking the route was climbable but not in condition. In the morning there was some verglass lower down on the rock and 5-10 cm of snow on ledges higher up. 15 hrs car to car moving at a moderate pace.

Yesterday (Tues) we climbed Mt. Whyte via the north ridge.. Even more snow there, 15-40 cm, but made for exciting classic mixed climbing and felt like a real alpine route instead of a scramble! 11 hrs car to car moving at a good pace. About 8 cm of new snow fell throughout the day with lots of moderate winds from the NW that almost totally covered our tracks on the way down.

Regards,
Tom Wolfe
AAG/ASG
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