[MCR] Little Yoho Valley - Presidents & Mt. McArthur

Just back from a July 16-19 trip with the Yamnuska Cadet Camp and thought I would share some pics.  On the 17th we headed up to the President Glacier for some skills practice.

 

 

As reported from the week before a significant overhead hazard exists on the climber's right near the pass with debris seen here.

 

 

We got on to the glacier from the climber's left above the moraine and only had about 30cm of snow coverage for the first 100m or so of travel before depths increased higher up.

 

 

Lots of bare ice visible here in the lower reaches of the glacier

 

 

On July 18 we climbed Mt. McArthur.  Coverage on the glacier was good and we were easily able to avoid bare ice the whole way and forgo crampons with the snow conditions we had.

 

 

The crux snow slope near the summit was soft enough for bucket steps although the group from the previous week had harder snow conditions with a good freeze and opted for the rock ridge on the right.

 

 

More pics of the area can be seen at www.facebook.com/mountainsense

 

 

Cheers,

Shaun King 

ACMG / UIAGM Mountain Guide

 

 

 

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