Hey All,
Guided an ascent of the Original Route up the Grand Sentinel yesterday. We
climbed the route mostly in the rain on the way up and hail on the way down
after topping out. Despite the wet weather, the crux pitch was mainly dry given
its steepness and the constant wind yesterday.
Rockfall was continuous from the slopes immediately above the spire, given the
rains. None of it however, seemed to be reaching the high approach trail that
contours in from Sentinel Pass.
Both Mount Temple and Mount Fay had a dusting of snow at upper elevations from
the previous nights precip. This seemed to hang on until later in the
afternoon, even on solar aspects. Given this weeks forecast, doesn't look like
snow will be much of a problem, but certainly makes it feel like fall has
arrived.
The schrund' at the base of the West Ridge of Mount Fay now also looks to be
fully open with much ice on the face above.
Have a great weekend out there!
Mike Trehearne
Cloud Nine Guides Inc.
AG/ASG
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