[MCR] Louise Falls, Red Man Soars

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Climbed Louise Falls yesterday, April 11. The climb is huge. We  
climbed the crux via a groove 5 meters right of the left edge of the  
curtain, interesting climbing and a half grade harder than usual. The  
walk off is a little icy and demanded some facing in and front  
pointing down.

Red Man Soars today, April 12. We used snow shoes and either those,  
or skis, are a good idea, 10-30 cm of melt/freeze snow lying on the  
road. We also put our packs on sleds and dragged them to the creek  
and that was more pleasant than carrying them. The approach ice is  
like winter canyoneering and it is not long for this world. Running  
water and deep water threaten, once over it we had a good track to  
walk on to the climb. The crux is sublimated out with strips of bare  
rock between some sugary patches of ice. Overall the route is in  
skinny ice condition, but was a fine and engaging pitch. Whiteman  
Falls looks blue and good, not much visible evidence of sun affect,  
but it has water raining down its left and right sides.

Happy trails.

Barry Blanchard
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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