[MCR] Rockies: Mt Gordon, Mt Jimmy Junior, French Glacier

I guided and ascent of Mt Gordon on Monday, April 11th. Had to carry our skis a half dozen times over short dry sections and creek crossings. The glacier and icefield had chaulky wind pressed snow everywhere.

April 12th I guided Mt Jimmy Junior and used ski crampons pretty much the whole way up. A firm supportive crust was still holding as of 11:00 am when we left. Wish it had of softened up more for better skiing!

Today, April 13th, I guided the French Glacier. We had intended on doing the French, Haig, Robertson circuit but 20 centimetres of new snow with lots of wind and poor visibility saw us heading back down the French from the Haig Icefield for fear of soft slabs and wind slabs below the Sir Douglas/Robertson Col. We enjoyed good skiing down the glacier and heavier moist snow lower in the valley that skied really slow.

Happy trails,

Barry Blanchard

Mountain Guide

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

www.yamnuska.com

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