[MCR] Rockies/ Lyells July 6-9

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

I just got out from 4 days up at the Lyell Hut and climbing the Lyell Peaks.
There was up to 40cm of new snow on the storm that ended Monday. The warm
temperatures have settled the snow rapidly. There were quite a few wet snow
avalanches on Tuesday from solar aspects. The warm temperatures have
prevented a good freeze. The crust was supporting in the morning above
3000m; below it was boot top post holing. Once the sun hit the crust
deteriorated rapidly. Yesterday climbed the northe ridge of Walter (Lyell 4)
and descend the South ridge. Excellent conditions with firm snow on the
ridge, we were back at the hut by 11 am. The crux  rock pitch is dry with a
snow bulge to exit at the top. There are some large cornices on the ridge
and I wouldn't want to be there any later in the day.
We saw tracks going up the north glacier on Mt Forbes. They appear to just
stop part way up the glacier but that may just be were the post holing
ended.

Larry Dolecki  

Mountain Guide

www.icefall.ca <http://www.icefall.ca/>  

 

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