[MCR] Mount Sir Donald - Selkirks

Subject: [MCR] Mount Sir Donald - Selkirks
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:23:08 -0700
Howdy,

Guided an ascent of the NW Ridge of Sir Donald yesterday. Great conditions the 
whole way up. Conrad's recent post covers the bulk of the bivi and approach, so 
ill try not to overlap much here and stick just to the route info.

There was no overnight freeze. We still decided to take the ice axes up and 
down the peak but left the crampons behind due to the warmth. Worked out well 
as there was one steep section of snow on the ridge that the ice axes were 
required, but no need for crampons as the step kicking was solid. Easy travel 
on the approach, and descent from the base of the peak back to camp on the snow.

Nothing out of the ordinary up there right now. The peak's in great shape!


Mike Trehearne 
AG/ASG

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