For those who may be thinking of climbing anything between Saskatchewan
Crossing in Banff Park and Whirlpool Point in David Thompson Country, beware
that extensive controlled burning has radically altered the landscape here
and some fires are still burning.
This affects the access to Mt. Cline and Mt. Wilson as examples.
In addition, the trees around the ice climbs "570", "SARS on Ice",
"Gentlemen, Orders" and "Bloodline" have been burned and thus may affect the
tree anchors for the ice climbs this winter. Giving the thin nature of the
soil in this area I would also expect that trees will start falling over on
some ledges and may pose a unique hazard in the coming years.
Just thought you should know.
Cyril Shokoples MG
Rescue Dynamics
http://www.rescuedynamics.ca
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