[MCR] Johnston Canyon ice, Banff Feb 13

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Climbed in Johnston Canyon, upper falls yesterday. The lower angled ice on
the shield is starting to get sun bleached and rotting but there are still
two good lines going at grade two and three. 

One of the pillars on the left wall is touching down and is a 35m  grade
five. Careful placement of your belayer is essential as either side of the
pillar is threatened by free-hanging unsupported daggers of ice weighing
tonnes. Scary place to be in changing temperatures. 

We shared the venue with two other groups of climbers and it worked well
sharing ropes and rotating through the climbs.

 

Regards 

Dave Stark

Director of Operations

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

 

via

Peter Tucker
Executive Director
B: +1.403.949.3587
M: +1.403.689.4324
ed at acmg.ca  |  www.acmg.ca


 

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