[MCR] The Sorcerer, Ghost River Valley

Subject: [MCR] The Sorcerer, Ghost River Valley
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:12:11 -0700
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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