Went to climb the Sorcerer yesterday and ended up bailing due to a good sized
crack in the curtain which starts the 3rd pitch. The fracture runs along most
of the curtain and is a bit tricky to get around. It is climbable but would
require a gentle touch and a bit of luck.
A few folks have been in there this year so there are a couple of different
approach trails to take after the second lake. The driving was ok just a bit
slick on the Trans Alta road, especially around Trappers Hill. This latest
storm may have changed that. Water is open just after the blue bridge (3 or 4
kms up the T/A road) which was passable yesterday but this also will become
issue.
We parked before the first creek crossing (old marker 39) and walked across as
there where some decent ice shelves on both sides, however a couple of other
vehicles made it across.
Have fun and safe driving!
Mike Stuart
ACMG Alpine/Assistant Ski Guide
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