[MCR] Black Towers Mt. Temple

Up the "Squashed Bones" route on the N. side of Mt. Temple yesterday with Brian Webster.  The traverse to the "normal" climbing line below the black towers on the East ridge is currently half snow/half rock making for quick travel.  The snow is very well settled, even in the sun, and no avalanches or rockfall were observed.  The biggest concern for us was thin spots where it was icy and the large moats near cliff edges, and i'm sure the icy bits will grow significantly this week. the normal climbing line was dry except for a 60m snow patch in the middle which made for quick climbing and refills of water.

The summit ridge has larger cornices than usual, with obvious signs of cracking.  We climbed steeper ground on the N. side to give those nasty buggers the space they deserve.

Steve Holeczi

Visitor Safety Specialist Banff/Yoho/Kootenay Parks

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