[MCR] Mt. Yamnuska: Grillmair Chimneys

To celebrate the balmy weather (before the snow returns next week), we climbed Grillmair Chimneys on Yam on Saturday.  We saw a couple of other parties up there, but overall pretty quiet.

 

Warm enough in the sunshine for t-shirts, but still chilly in the shade. Route is in excellent condition with only a couple of shallow snow pockets in the gullies, easily avoided.

 

Bring sturdy footwear for the walk off the backside - there are some pretty icy sections in the late afternoon. Instep crampons could even come in handy...

 

Ken Belanger

TopCog Adventures

ACMG Assistant Ski Guide

CAA Level 2

 

 

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