[MCR] Louise Falls

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Spooky experience on Louise Falls today.  We were first up on the  
pillar and at 3/4's height when it cracked horizontally just below my  
tools.  It gave a mighty crack, settled a little and the fracture line  
ripped across in both directions triggering a dagger 15 meters to my  
left at the same level.   The dagger was approximately one meter plus  
in diameter and  just missed a climber on the pitch below.

There were three parties below.  The leader just below me scrambled to  
a tree on the far left, another party just beginning, and one  
waiting.  The party on the ground, watching me, claims they could see  
the crack from the ground.  All three parties bailed and went home.

Other than that, the middle line was dry and brittle and the lines  
left and right were wet.  The temp was minus 5.

We still haven't succeeded in eliminating all the looming daggers (ie.  
last weeks report of the right side going) but they seem to be coming  
down with very little persuasion.   Heads up and aim for the trees.

Sharon Wood
ACMG Alpine Guide