[MCR] Columbia Buttress, Revelstoke

Subject: [MCR] Columbia Buttress, Revelstoke
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:28:23 -0700
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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