[MCR] Selkirk Mountians - Mt. Tupper - Aug.15/2012

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

A fine day on Mt. Tupper with Kevin Dumba. 

 

Yesterday's rain followed by clear skies overnight set up a bullet proof
freeze on any snowpatches above 2300m., mixed with variable verglass
anywhere near a water source made for some tricky walking and avoidance of
any snowslope steeper than 15 degrees without crampons in the early am. By
the afternoon the snow was mid boot penetration and easy walking/glissading.
Not much snow left aside from the usual patches just below the ridgecrest.

 

Of note are the new (guessing they went in on the 13th of Aug.)
bolted/chained descent anchors, that have replace the usual pile of half
chewed slings around blocks in the Gendarme section and just below the
summit, as well as the exposed slab near the "doghouse".

 

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Looking at Mt. Rodgers several crevasses are evident and more are appearing
everyday - not as simple a snow slope as earlier this season.

 

Enjoy the rest of summer!

 

Cheers,

Scott Davis

ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide

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