[MCR] Rockies: Ghost River, This house of sky, ice climb.

Climb is in excellent shape and there is fresh tat on the descent anchors. 
We descended the walk off but found the trail difficult to follow in the upper section. I would suggest staying farther left than our tracks in the upper part.

The driving is reasonable, with the exception of the first significant river crossing going in. There is a narrow canyon of open water between ice walls on either side which was a deep enough to put water almost over the hood of a 3 inch lifted 4runner. There are also significant ice shelves on either side. I would not suggest going this way and there is an alternate route approximately 100 m to the east. However I would recommend checking ice thickness on this alternate route. The diesel truck we were with on the way out fell through over the wheels and was seriously stuck. The route we ultimately took was solid for both vehicles, and now has tire tracks showing the way.

For anyone headed in I would suggest bringing an axe for adjusting ice shelves on the river crossings. I  would also recommend a lifted vehicle with studded tires or chains.

Josh Briggs MG
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403.609.9153
www.briggsconsulting.ca

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Josh Briggs
Consulting Geologist / IFMGA Mountain Guide
☎ 403.609.9153
www.briggsconsulting.ca

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