[MCR] Sir Donald

Went up the NW ridge of Sir Donald yesterday. Route was essentially snow-free and in excellent condition, a bit moist from the multiple severe thundershowers the evening and night previous. The morning was moody and threatening but it ended up being a beautiful day for climbing. Rappel route on the W face is dry. Snow patches below the mountain were firm and settled. Temps at the pass Monday afternoon were around 30C, Tues afternoon around 25C so things have cooled off slightly.

Of note is the creek crossing to get to the lower bivi trail. It's a raging turbid torrent right now, and a better crossing is to continue up to the old bivi site, cross the creek there (flatter & easier), and contour across to the moraine where you'll pick up the trail to the lower bivi site easily.

Regards,
Tom Wolfe
AAG/ASG
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