[MCR] Rockies, Murchison Falls; But, My Daddy's a Psycho!

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

My fellow guide, Matt Mueller, and I guided on Murchison Falls and  
But, My Daddy's a Psycho! yesterday, Feb 16th. The old track to  
treeline definitely aided our approach. Above treeline it was lost to  
windslabs and blown-in snow and it was a lot of work to get to the  
ice. There are windslabs on the slopes above treeline and carrying an  
avalanche shovel, probe and beacon is a good idea right now.

The climbs are in good shape with My Daddy formed as a proper ice  
climb -no rock gear necessary- but hard for it's grade. Lots of water  
on both climbs gumming up the ropes with ice/slush-that-freezes-to- 
ice. Neither of our parties climbed the last pillar, which is about  
75 meters, as we were out of time.

Happy trails,

Barry Blanchard
Mountain Guide
www.barryblanchard.ca
www.yamnuska.com




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