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Steve Holeczi and myself spent the last couple days climbing the east ridges of Mt. Sorrow and Mt. Edith Cavell in Jasper. Here is what we found: Weather: Hot, clear weather with some afternoon thundershowers and no overnight freezes. This made for poor conditions on mixed and snow and ice routes, but comfortable climbing on the rock, even at high elevations. Route conditions: Mt. Sorrow - Snow-free on the ascent and a nice snow gully to save our knees for the descent. This route is a nicely stepped quartzite ridge with great views of the NF of Edith Cavell. We used the approach route to the NF of Edith Cavell and gained the ridge from there. Edith Cavell - East ridge is in good shape with some snow patches and overhanging cornices left along the route. Crampons would be useful for the firm snow on the approach slopes to the col and ice axes were helpful in places on the ridge proper. The NF looked quite dry and icy for this time of year, and did not seem like a good idea given the current high temperatures. Ian Jackson ACMG Aspirant Guide Visitor Safety Technician
Banff, Yoho, & Kootenay National Parks
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