[MCR] Rockies - Larch Valley, Grand Sentinel.

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hey All,

Guided an ascent of the Original Route up the Grand Sentinel yesterday. We climbed the route mostly in the rain on the way up and hail on the way down after topping out. Despite the wet weather, the crux pitch was mainly dry given its steepness and the constant wind yesterday.

Rockfall was continuous from the slopes immediately above the spire, given the rains. None of it however, seemed to be reaching the high approach trail that contours in from Sentinel Pass.

Both Mount Temple and Mount Fay had a dusting of snow at upper elevations from the previous nights precip. This seemed to hang on until later in the afternoon, even on solar aspects.  Given this weeks forecast, doesn't look like snow will be much of a problem, but certainly makes it feel like fall has arrived.

The schrund' at the base of the West Ridge of Mount Fay now also looks to be fully open with much ice on the face above.

Have a great weekend out there!

Mike Trehearne
Cloud Nine Guides Inc.
AG/ASG

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