[MCR] Pilsner Pillar, Yoho National park, BC (Feb 14)

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Pilsner Pillar, Yoho National park, BC (Feb 14)

As reported previously, the climb is in good shape with very plastic  
ice (courtesy of the warm temps). The first pitch is skinny at the  
bottom but good hooks mean you don't have to unnecessarily bash at the  
slender pillar. The second short pitch has filled in and now offers  
consolidated ice for picks and screws. Both pitches have sections  
heavy dripping so leave the soft-shell clothing behind. The bolted  
anchor at the top (on the right) is in a poor state of disrepair (one  
rusty self-drive and one archaic ring bolt). It could definitely use  
replacing with two new 3/8" bolts and Fixe rings.

Currently only a trace of new snow in Field, but more load and/or  
higher temps would drastically increase the avalanche hazard  
threatening this and other Field ice routes.

Sean Isaac
ACMG Alpine Guide







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