We climbed the NW ridge of Mt Sir Donald and descended via the South Ridge
towards the West Ridge of Terminal Peak, down it's South slopes and back to the
parking lot via the Perley Rock trail yesterday.
Crampons were useful both on the approach and descent due to either frozen snow
in the am or ice present under the snowy S ridge on descent.
The S ridge rappel anchors were in condition, but some additional anchor
fortifying material might be desired. We found several of the rappels from the
Promontory Ledge to be slightly longer than described in the new guidebook and
the ability to rappel beyond 25m was helpful. The bergschrund on the South
slopes of Terminal Peak was easily passable but that will change as summer
continues.
A fun and interesting trip.
Darek Glowacki
ACMG Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
Mike Bromberg
IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide
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