[MCR] Rockies, Bourgeau Left Hand

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Bourgeau Left Hand
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:32:32 -0700
I guided an ascent of Bourgeau Left Hand todays, Jan 15th. A cold day, keeping 
hands warm was a challenge. Big gloves, big boots. We profited from the trail 
that I broke into the climb last Wednesday. About 4 cms of new snow overnight 
below the climb with some, but not a lot, of wind transportation and deposition.

The climb is still in good shape over all although I did hit some rock on the 
first pitch due to placements deepening with traffic. Some water on the top 20 
meters of the route.

A second party showed up behind us and had the great sense to wait until we 
were off of the first tier before they started.

Happy trails,

Barry Blanchard
Mountain Guide
www.barryblanchard.ca
www.yamnuska.com

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Bourgeau Left Hand, Jan 15th. First 10 meters not visible. The team who showed 
up behind us topping out.
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