[MCR] Grand Sentinel Area

Subject: [MCR] Grand Sentinel Area
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:29:41 -0600
Climbed the Grand Sentinel today with a friend. There are still a couple snow 
patches to cross on the way to the route, boots and a light axe would help, but 
they can be avoided without too much trouble. Of particular note was the 
sporadic rockfall that we heard and saw coming out of the gullies threatening 
the approach from midday onwards. Definitely something to watch out for with 
lingering snow in the gullies, combined with this hot weather.

Several folks on the scramble route on Mt.Temple, which looked mostly dry, with 
some lingering snow near the top, again boots and a light axe would be useful 
for this route also. Still a tight group of 4 is in effect for the hike in, but 
with all the folks out enjoying this fine weather, it was easy to join up with 
others on the way in and out.


Jason Billing
ACMG Assistant Alpine/ Assistant Ski Guide







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