New snow overnight and today in the mountains is down to near treeline. At
the upper elevations as much as 15cm has accumulated and more in drifts
with strong westerly winds. Routes like Mt Temple East Ridge and Mt
Victoria are definitely in "full conditions" and not recommended. A 400
meter un-roped fall from the upper slopes of Mt. Lefroy this afternoon was
partly related to new snow over ice and rock conditions. Luckily the
patient ended up with only ankle injuries and lacerations and bruising.
Brad White
Visitor Safety Programs Specialist
Mountain Guide
(See attached file: Victoria Abbots Pass Sept 17 2011.jpg)(See attached
file: Aberdeen Sept 17 2011.jpg)(See attached file: Mt Lefroy Sept 17 2011
13.jpg)(See attached file: Temple East Ridge Sept 17 2011.jpg)
Victoria Abbots Pass Sept 17 2011.jpg
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Aberdeen Sept 17 2011.jpg
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Mt Lefroy Sept 17 2011 13.jpg
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Temple East Ridge Sept 17 2011.jpg
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continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information
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Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
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