Hi,
This photo of the B-S col was taken on the 10th - the day before the rock slide. Of note in this photo is the huge block perched above the bergschrund - how well it is attached to the mountain is anyone's guess.
The route to Pigeon by going around Son of Snow Patch and up the Pigeon Fork - Bugaboo Glacier is reasonable but involves negotiating some big crevasses and teams should only consider this route if they have appropriate experience and equipment for moving through this type of terrain. If you are a couple planning to climb Pigeon then teaming up with another pair could be prudent for the glacial travel section.
We went up and down this way whilst some other teams used the Snowpatch - Pigeon Col rap route for their descent.
(Photo 2 is crossing the final slot in the moat beside Pigeon).
Cheers,
Steve Blagbrough.
ACMG/BMG
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures.
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