[MCR] Coire Dubh Integrale

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Climbed Coire Dubh Integrale today, Jan 21, with Joe Delamont.

We kept a close watch on conditions, given the unfavourable forecast of 
warm temps and wind. Indeed, at the base of the route the temperature 
was -9°C, at the top it was -2°C and by the time we got back to the car 
it was 4°C.

There was a lot of wind transport between 10:00 and 12:00, but 
interestingly most of the snow was sublimating and didn't seem to be 
falling on the route. No spindrift avalanches were observed. There were 
some isolated areas of windslab that required care, but most of the 
route has less than 15 cm of snow and seemed to be below threshold. That 
said, there was 10-15 cm of snow on most of the harder sections, making 
for very time consuming climbing - definitely harder than normal.

Take care,

Grant Meekins
ACMG Mountain Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures <http://yamnuska.com/>
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