[MCR] Unnamed Peak, Lake Louise Group, BNP

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Climbed the East Ridge of Unnamed in the Lake Louise Group today (July 7).
The ridge is dry and in good condition. If descending the ridge it would be a good idea to bring some cord/sling to replace weather-worn cord/sling on some of the more commonly used anchors.
We descended via the cirque and glacier between Unnamed and Pope's Peak. Without a good overnight freeze we found very soft snow that provided good plunge-stepping in some cases and post-holing in other cases. Crampons were not necessary today, but they will likely be mandatory within a couple of days for this descent as the snow is melting quickly and several shallow snowpack areas will likely turn to bare ice before too long.



Jeremy Mackenzie

IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide

 		 	   		  
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