[MCR] Mt. Sir Donald Traverse, Rogers Pass July 16th 2013

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

We climbed the NW ridge of Mt Sir Donald and descended via the South Ridge towards the West Ridge of Terminal Peak, down it's South slopes and back to the parking lot via the Perley Rock trail yesterday. 

Crampons were useful both on the approach and descent due to either frozen snow in the am or ice present under the snowy S ridge on descent.
The S ridge rappel anchors were in condition, but some additional anchor fortifying material might be desired.  We found several of the rappels from the Promontory Ledge to be slightly longer than described in the new guidebook and the ability to rappel beyond 25m was helpful.  The bergschrund on the South slopes of Terminal Peak was easily passable but that will change as summer continues.  
A fun and interesting trip.

Darek Glowacki 
ACMG Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide

Mike Bromberg
IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide