I guided in King Creek today, Jan 14th. All the routes are in good shape. We
climbed a second pitch to a tree on the first flow. The chain anchor at the top
of the first pitch here is within 8 cms of disappearing into the ice (we
belayed on ice about 5 metres above that chain anchor).
With the temps rising tomorrow and an inversion possible and clear skies I
would keep a close eye on the avalanche paths that runout into the creek,
especially the west facing ones on the way out later in the day. My guests and
I carried avalanche beacons, probes and shovels for our trip in there today.
Happy trails,
Barry Blanchard
Mountain Guide
www.barryblanchard.ca
www.yamnuska.com
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