Up to Abbots Pass area over the 24-26th. Overnight
lows were a balmy plus 6 degrees leaving a temporary but adequate overnight recovery
of the snowpack. Lefroy on the 25th provided us with boot top steps
and we were able to short rope most of the way but did run out a couple of
pitches on the upper sections where it was icy. The snow on west aspects was
still in good shape by 10am when we returned to the hut. Victoria the next day was another story and
despite a 4am start the east facing slopes had minimal freeze overnight even
with clear skies. By 7am most slopes of east to south aspects had deteriorated
to the point that we were concerned with point releases. The descent down to
the Huber glacier is quite straight forward at the moment; and the snow in the
gulleys on the west aspect was still firm at 12pm. Huber glacier is in
great conditions and the Huber ledges descent was free of any snow.
Have a great summer!
James Blench
www.jamesblench.ca
(403)678-2576 home
(403) 678-7822 cell
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