Eric Ostopkevich and I had a great day on Mt. Andromeda’s North Face with
four Yamnuska Mountain Adventures guests. Travel through the lower Andromeda
icefall was straightforward however there is one large crevasse that will become
problematic as the bridge deteriorates. The snowpack has settled significantly
since last week’s storms and on the whole we encountered boot top penetration
with occasionally more industrial sections. Conditions on the face itself were
excellent with supportive steps that allowed us to move together most of the
way. Radiation and heating effects were limited and we did not observe any
new avalanches in the Andromeda and Athabasca basins. Skyladder received 2
ascents yesterday and the parties reported similar conditions as we found
however there is a few hundred feet icy section at 2/3 height. The cornices over
the “Practice Gullies” and the Strain are large and looming. The Silverhorn on
Mt Athabasca was climbed and the party reported good conditions. the AA col
descent off Athabasca has good coverage and footing appeared to be good watching
that party descend.
Stay Safe
James Blench IFMGA/UIAGM
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