[MCR] Rockies, Tokkum Pole

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Tokkum Pole
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:55:07 -0600
I guided on the Tokkum Pole today, April 3rd. The route is fine but has become 
a bit more difficult to start given traffic and the knocking away of some ice 
features in the first 5 metres. Still good acrobatic and fun climbing with all 
the hooking that you need. I was spooked about swinging as I didn't want to 
bring a concrete like block down in my lap.

There was a solid and supportive frozen crust on top of the snow pack when we 
got there at 10 am and it was still carrying bodyweight in boots at 2 pm when 
we left.

Happy trails,

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




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