[MCR] Rockies, Aquarius and Rainbow Serpent

Subject: [MCR] Rockies, Aquarius and Rainbow Serpent
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 20:15:51 -0700
I guided an ascent of Aquarius and Rainbow Serpent today, Jan 5th. The drive in 
and out of the ghost was easy, very little in the way of drifts and good hard 
packed vehicle tracks. The creek at the first blue bridge was on the rise when 
we drove out.

Some wet ice on the way to Aquarius, but the route itself is dry and in good 
shape. 

Fearful Symmetry has fallen down.

Rainbow Serpent is dry and in good shape. The first pillar is solid and offers 
reasonable protection. The second pillar has poorer protection and less secure 
climbing on lacy ice.

I didn't see anywhere near enough snow to create an avalanche in our travels 
today.

Happy trails,

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

Rainbow Serpent, Jan 5th:

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