[MCR] Rockies, Bourgeau Right Hand, Rogan's Gully

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Bourgeau Right Hand, Rogan's Gully
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:05:44 -0700
I guided an attempt on the Bourgeau Right Hand today, Dec 27th. We broke a 
trail up to the climb. Several size 1 surface sloughs as you get close to the 
rock wall. The first pitch is a patina of thin, thin ice. It would be a very 
serious lead at present, too serious for us so we bailed and headed to Rogan's 
Gully.

Rogan's has grown to a big blue ice line since my last visit on Nov 29th. The 
route is in good shape.

Happy trails,

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

Bourgeau RH

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The first pitch

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