[MCR] Mount Robson Area

Over the past 8 days, the Berg Lake Ranger Station received 10mm of precipitation in the form of snow above 3000m.

Prior to the dusting of new snow the conditions were as follows:

North Face:

-Blue ice right up through the rock bands to Emperor Ridge.
-The glacier travel from the top of the "Dog Buttress" to the base of the face is looking challenging, and in recent years a few parties have turned around due to the nature of the tricky glacier travel.

Kain Route:

-The Kain Face is looking very icy.
-The Robson Cirque appears to have mid-August like conditions in terms of coverage, crevasses ect.

-The "Mouse Trap" looks as terrifying as ever!

South Side:

-The Schwarz Ledges (AKA The Black Ledges) are snow free.

Emperor Ridge:
-Appears to be snow free to where the angle tapers off and the "Gargoyle" features start.

Cool temperatures and clear skies could offer decent conditions.

Jesse Milner 

Mount Robson Backcountry Ranger

ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide 

CAA Level 2 Professional Member

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