[MCR] Bugaboos

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hiked out of the Bugaboos on the 10th of July.  The 5 days of sunny  
weather melted the snow fast, however, there is still lots of snow  
above the hut.  Applebee campground is still under snow.  Snow travel  
is quite good, despite no true freezes overnight in the latter part of  
the week.  Boot top with the occasional full post hole next to a rock.

The Bugaboo-Snowpatch Col is in fine shape, with snow to the top and  
good boot steps.  The Bergschrund is just beginning to show a slight  
sag on the left side, but is still fully bridged.  Observed the usual  
rockfall off the lower sections of the Kain Route into the col in the  
afternoon, but otherwise very quiet and calm in the col.

We climbed the SE Ridge of Eastpost, Lion's Way, the Buckingham Route  
(Enjoyable Way) on Snowpatch and a Whipping Post - Crescent ridge  
climb on our last day.  All were in great shape.  The rock climbing on  
Crescent Towers and Spire is in great shape.  Anything too steep to  
hold a lot of snow on the bigger spires (e.g. Sunshine Crack,  
Buckingham route, etc) are ready to go although may be damp in places.

The Kain Route was climbed last week, although it was very snowy.  The  
West Ridge of Pigeon was not climbed, despite the fine weather, as it  
is very snowy still.

Abby Watkins
ACMG Alpine Guide, Asst. Ski Guide