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Good Day To Everyone, In spite of the fact that we are still behind for this time of the year in terms of the snowline elevation (1800 metres roughly), conditions have been quite good for the many of the peaks on the east side of the Roger's Pass and we have been seeing some traffic on Mt. MacDonald south routes and I suspect as well parties climbing on Mt.Tupper. We have observed daytime high temperatures up to 26 degrees C yesterday (at 1315 metres) and lows overnight of 6 - 7 degrees C over the last few nights with decent radiation cooling. Owing to the fact that daylight hours are extended this time of the year and with the hot temps forecast for the next few days, alpine (very early) starts are still strongly recommended before the heating takes hold. The hiking trails and campgrounds that had been closed due to the heavy rainfall event mid June (17th) coupled with an above average snowpack are now open. The exception is the Abandoned Rails Trail at the foot of Mt. Cheops as a result of a mudslide during the aforementioned precip event. The Sir Donald Trail and Perly Rock trail bridges have been repaired are now fit for passage by hikers and climbers. However, the last metal bridge on the upper Asulkan trail is the only bridge not re-installed for summer because of the abundant snowpack at that elevation. There has been some notable grizzly bear (2 three year old sub adults) sightings over the last 2 - 3 weeks in the Asulkan Valley and they have been seen specifically roaming around in the Illecilliwaet Campground and on the Glacier Crest Trail. Please keep this in mind when travelling in the lower elevation regions of the Park and take all of the necessary precautions. Anyone who has been climbing or hiking recently and has pertinent information to share, feel free to email or call us with any noteworthy observations in your travels in Glacier Park. Enjoy the summer, Paddy Jerome IFMGA Mountain Guide Visitor Safety Technician Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks Cell Ph. 250 814 3524 Office Ph. 250 814 5256 patrick.jerome@xxxxxxxx
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