[MCR] Rockies, Kain Route, Mt Louis

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Kain Route, Mt Louis
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:10:32 -0600
I guided an ascent of the Kain Route on Mt Louis yesterday, July 22nd, after 
getting scooped on the Gmoser Route. Great relief to see that the mudslide that 
came out of the Escargot Corner drainage and shut down the Trans Canada Highway 
on July 20th had little noticeable affect on the Edith Pass Trail, we 
approached as per usual. There is an exceptionally large delta of snow, for 
this time of year, sitting in the east face gully. We had one light ice axe and 
I did use it to cut a bunch of steps. Another party of two "guides on vacation" 
got onto the rock earlier on the approach and avoided the snow (There were 
three parties on the mountain yesterday -us, plus the "guides on vacation", on 
the Kain, and a husband and wife on the Gmoser). Otherwise the route is bone 
dry and fine. Still water running on the some of the descent rappels, and water 
accessible close to Gargoyle Valley on the walk off. The mosquitoes have 
blossomed.

Happy trails,

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



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The "guides on vacation" top out the Perrin Finish above a happy wife and 
husband team.
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