[MCR] Purcells, Bugaboos, North Howser Tower

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

I squeezed in a personal trip to the west side of the Howser Towers on Aug 7th-8th. As previously noted the snow conditions in the Bugaboos are quite good. There were no crevasses and just a small  bergshrund showing at the Bugaboo-Snowpatch col. The glacier travel was fast with a light overnight freeze. The East Creek campsite is still under snow and there was a large rock fall event that changed where the water source is (closer to the Minaret now) . We also found water on the slabs below the Beckey-Chouinard. 

The summit of the North Howser Tower is still under snow and there is a large cornice overhanging the rappels. 

Some photos of the approach to the Beckey-Chouinard, north ridge of N. Howser Tower and west Ridge of NHT.

Joshua Lavigne
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
alpinesummits.blogspot.com

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