[MCR] Haffner Creek (Nov 29-30)

Subject: [MCR] Haffner Creek (Nov 29-30)
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:20:41 -0700
Haffner Creek, Kootenay National Park, Canadian Rockies (Nov 29-30)

I have spent the past two days in Haffner Creek doing mixed clinics. Today (Sunday) was busy with over 25 climbers present. There are only two ice good lines at the main area so the mixed routes saw lots of traffic. Half n' Half, Mojo, Shagadelic, Half a Gronk and Swank all have enough ice on them. The water is flowing (actually gushing so bring a Gore-tex jacket) so more pure-ice pillars should be formed soon. There are still a couple spots of open water in the creek near the mouth of the canyon but someone has made a makeshift bridge out of 2-by-6.

Sean Isaac
Assistant Alpine Guide


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