[MCR] Ice Conditions in Waterton Lakes, 12/12/12

For the Southern Alberta crew...

 

Most of the "Compound Gullies" and other lower angled routes on Mount Crandell are now thick enough to climb and have little or no snow on or above them at this point.  Expect some thin ice in spots and especially on some of the tops outs.

 

"Quick and Dirty" is climbable but is still a bit thin and harder than it normally is.

 

"Experts Choice" is touching down but also a bit on the thin side.  Expect it to also be more difficult than the usual rating, it could probably still use a little time.

 

"Lineham Falls" and "The Shining" are in shape.  The trail in has minimal avalanche hazard at this time, although there is avalanche hazard on the approach to "The Shining".  Skis or snowshoes are reccommended. 

 

Several other climbs on Buchanan Ridge on the Akamina Parkway are also in and getting thicker each day. 

 

Enjoy, Conrad Janzen
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide

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