[MCR] Athabasca North Face

Guided an ascent of Athabasca North Face today. In general, conditions on the face were excellent. The first half over the bergschrund provided quick travel with bucket steps. Above this, good ice could be had through the crux with solid screws for protection. Of note, however, was the isothermal snowpack which started about 100 meters below the Silverhorn. The descent was also quite sloppy down the AA Col.

 

Cheers,

Andrew

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Andrew Wexler
ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide

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