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Fred is going to outlive all of us!

No we didn't attempt the route on Saturday. We were on the approach road/trail w beers on Saturday afternoon when you guys were skiing out. If that was you guys...??? We bivied in the parking lot, overslept until 8:30 am, did the approach on foot, and still got up and down the route in daylight. Great day out with good friends. My partners have photos of us on the summit but that's about it. I don't think there were any taken on the route.

We ran into people who had bailed off Chair on Saturday due to high winds and spindrift. Sunday was nice on N Face route. Funky ice and snow layers in some areas with great styrofoam neve in others.

Scarpas are a good fit but unfortunately don't climb as well as Sportivas IMO

Doesn't Mtn Athlete provide you with support? Seems misdirected to be asking this question here. I have looked into their programming but, being the cheap bastard that I am, never wanted to fork over the cash.

Nice work Al!

La Nina may still deliver the goods to Lillooet but I wouldn't bank on it. I would think mid-March in Lillooet would be the tail end of an exceptional season.

Mocco, you are a delight!

There is enough ice in Hyalite right now to keep busy for at least a week. This is not the case in Lillooet. We wouldn't do that to you guys. Nothing to climb here in BC.

Hey Ed, Ssshhhhhhh Rugged is not worth the trip nor is anything else in the area. In fact when it's not slab it's choss. The entire island is a pile of rubble. Don't bother visiting with the intention of climbing ANYTHING.

Poo will forever be associated with him.....poor bastard

lolz!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has advice regarding going for the N Ridge later this month. In particular, are the late-season crevasses and bergschrunds prohibitively difficult to pass, or with this year's snow pack would the N Ridge be relatively easy to approach and get on. If I'm not mistaken, the guide books say that this route is typically done in the spring and early summer. Any alternative routes if you expect the N Ridge to be a pain in the arse to get on later this month? Thanks in advance

Gnarly ass hunk o choss

McLane has a Bugaboos guidebook?