[MCR] Whiteman Falls

Subject: [MCR] Whiteman Falls
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:57:42 -0700
Brent Peters, Tim Banfield and I climbed Whiteman Falls today. There was only 
10cms of new snow at valley bottom in this area from Tuesday and Wednesday's 
storm. 

There was a large open water pool on the approach ice  that had to be 
negotiated in order to access the upper canyon. We had to do a few mixed moves 
on the right hand side with no protection and the risk of falling in the deep 
pool. We called it the 'deep water solo pitch'. 

The climb itself was in good shape and had interesting but protectable ice 
climbing. 

Red Man Soars also looked to be in good shape. 

Kris Irwin - ACMG Alpine Guide
www.rockies-ice.com


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