Hello everybody
Last week I guided "The Last Tango" on the Columbia Buttress west of
Revelstoke. I noticed that a larger size rock-fall went down the route and
sheared off a large number of bolts and has bent approximately 20 other bolts.
The route it self is in great shape, no damage on the actual rock has been
observed. With this rock-fall damage the route has temporarily some larger
run-outs. I am hoping to go back within the following two weeks to replace the
damaged bolts. I will post a MCR as soon as I have done all repair work and the
route is back in excellent shape. In the meantime interested climbers who want
to climb the Columbia Buttress might want to consider the superb route
"Eternity" (no rock-fall damage). The descent trail from the top of the
Columbia Buttress back to the Trans Canada Highway (60 minutes) is in top shape
and very easy to find. Details you can find on www.revelstokerockclimbing.com
Enjoy the amazing autumn climbing weather
Ruedi Beglinger
I.F.M.G.A / A.C.M.G Mountain Guide
www.selkirkexperience.com
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