[MCR] Malignant Mushroom and Sunshine, South Ghost

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Had a nice day of guiding in the South Ghost today.  Malignant Mushroom and 
Sunshine are both in excellent shape with dry plastic ice and good protection.  
We hoped to finish with Aquarius but as best we could tell it is not in.  Strong 
SW winds in the main valley and at ridge top, but the climbs had only light to 
calm winds and good sun exposure.  Wicked Wanda and the Peanut Gallery looked 
good from a distance.

Driving conditions left something to be desired.  Just past the first bridge (a 
few kms in) there are some pretty deep ice ruts to navigate, pick your line 
well.  Further in the wind drifts on the road continue to accumulate and cause 
trouble with one detour through a cut-block to avoid the worst of it.  It was 
nice being in a high clearance vehicle with chains, and a big thanks to 
the other truck who was breaking trail.   Once in the Ghost valley driving 
conditions were alright.
 Cheers, Conrad Janzen
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
www.banffmountainguides.com 
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