[MCR] Rockies- Deltaform NW ridge

Hi,

 

Just climbed Deltaform via the NW ridge - from Wenkchemna Pass and over Neptuak. We found a good bivy site in the moraines near Wenkchemna pass, just a few minutes from the start of the ridge on Neptuak. This spot has a reliable water source and should last all season. This was the only good water source on the whole climb - do not count on finding any water higher on the route. The route itself is dry, and there were only a few snow patches around. The route is fairly well marked with fast travel between several steeper belayed pitches. On descent the rap sites were quite obvious. We beefed up some rappels and replaced some slings, but eventually ran out material. There are a lot of rappels. It would be a good idea to bring some anchor materials to replace some of the older rap slings. 

 

Also, the summit register needs to be replaced. If anyone goes there in the next while, it would be great to bring a new one up to Deltaform. Neptual needs one as well. You can contact the ACC for a new casing and booklet. Old registers, and any recent full ones, should be brought back to the Whyte museum in Banff for safe keeping and proper storage. At the Whyte, these mountain records are cared for and kept for future generations.      

 

Have fun out there,

Helen Sovdat

Mountain Guide

 

 

  

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