akicebum Posted October 3, 2007 Posted October 3, 2007 Anyone been out there this fall. Has there been much snow? Quote
dbb Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 From the MCR: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:52:03 -0600 Subject: [MCR] Bugaboo's Was just in the Bugaboo's on an alpine course from September 21-24. Precipitation throughout that period was quite consistent with snow well down below the Kain hut level. Accumulations up to 60cm on the upper Bugaboo glacier was observed, face shots would have been a definite if we were on skis. Generally low density snow, however, there was a weak layer, rimmed or graupel crystals lower down in the storm snow that was producing large settlements and whumping that was traveling long distances. No natural avalanches were observed. Wide spread false bridging throughout glaciers, making it difficult to see and negotiate crevasses. The spires were plastered with snow and ice was running down all over. By the 24th the south facing lower down faces, like the McTech and Crescent towers areas were starting to dry off and might possibly become climable again. The power at the hut was off for the season due to the lack of water for the Hydro electric system and the hut will be boarded up for the winter in a couple of days. Time to head south. Quote
jordop Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 AlpineDave said: From the MCR: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:52:03 -0600 Subject: [MCR] Bugaboo's Time to head south. Or north, depending on your sport Quote
G-spotter Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 I heard it's +25C and sunny in Quebec today Quote
JoJo Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Indeed. Once it calms down I bet the Big Ice Hose on the South Howser Tower will be perfect. It has six of the best back-to-back mixed pitches of any route you will ever do. Quote
cheamclimber Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 theres a crapload of snow on the mountains in the valley right now...down past Elk even. Quote
akicebum Posted October 5, 2007 Author Posted October 5, 2007 Oh yeah JoJo? It is on the list, but I think we are looking at something a shade steeper. Thank you for the quality responses guys. I need to learn how to read a calender, I thought we were heading out this week, but I have to wait another 12 days. The Big Hose looks like a stellar line, I hope we have time and conditions to get over that way. Quote
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