[MCR] Rockies: Colgan area

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Several parties up in the Colgan area the past few days. Ascents were  
made of Fay W Ridge and Central Ice Bulge; Little; Bowlen; Allen; and  
Perren.

Good snow conditions early in the day, even though it barely made it  
to 0 degrees overnight there were good radiation freezes due to the  
clear skies. Things warmed up quickly though and stonefall was noted  
fairly early in the day, soon after the sun hit the rocks. Crusts  
also broke down with daytime warming. If overnight temps are warm and  
skies are cloudy you can expect snow and rockfall conditions to be  
worse.

Crevasses are still bridged fairly well but this won't last long if  
the warm weather continues as the snowpack is thin.

Note the unstable looking seracs on the Chouinard Route!

Mark Klassen
Mountain Guide
www.alpinism.com

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