[MCR] Abbot Pass - Lefroy and Victoria

Subject: [MCR] Abbot Pass - Lefroy and Victoria
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:04:42 -0600
Fellow guides Grant Meekins, Nic Sharpe, Fred Amyot, James Madden and I spent 
the weekend at the Abbot Hut with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures' Louise Classics.

We climbed the peaks on Sunday and Monday mornings. There was no refreeze both 
nights.

The snow on Lefroy is barely holding in. Soft and sometimes failing bucket 
steps took us up to two final icy pitches. The rock ridge to the summit is dry. 

Victoria is in great shape with minimal cornice. The Sickle is shedding its 
snow and crampons were helpful. It is possible to stay on rock for much of the 
final ridge.

Brent Peters
Apprentice Alpine Guide
CAA Level 2
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

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