[MCR] Melt Out, Icefields Parkway, Rockies

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Climbed Melt Out today and found it to be in good condition with soft, wet ice.  The route was quite snow covered today so multiple sets of gloves were nice to have.

Something to note are the side walls of the gulley that the climb is in.  We noticed today that 3 or 4 good sized sluffs  had come off the sides and onto the climb sometime during the storm.  They weren't big enough to bury a person but they looked like they could knock off a leader while climbing... something to consider when you are thinking about running it out.

The driving on the 93N was full value this morning with anywhere between 20 to 40cms of new storm snow between Lake Louise and Saskatchewan Crossing.  Things were better this afternoon as both lanes had been plowed.

Have fun!

Mike Stuart
ACMG Alpine/Assistant Ski Guide 
Canadian Alpine Guides

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