[MCR] Murchison Falls

Subject: [MCR] Murchison Falls
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:32:56 -0700
Today, friend Nathalie and I climbed Murchison Falls.

The approach slope right of the climb has slid recently to sz 1. There was 
evidence of wind effect in the bowl.

The climb has a lot of ice for early season. The approach ice is thick enough 
for screws. We climbed the next pitches on the left, finding featured, brittle 
ice. We climbed the final 70m in 2 pitches, there were great cave belays. These 
pitches sported technical mushrooms and severe lensing. The bolt anchor was 
accessible.

The Parkway is covered in compressed snow.

Brent Peters
Alpine Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventure 
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