Canadian Rockies Conditions for Mortals

[geordie]

Spent the last few weeks up north. Oasis and Tangle Falls are in good shape for TRs, albeit with some wet spots. Balfour Wall and Haffner Creek are doable, but not as nice.

 

Linda Ice Nine, Melt Out and and Wet Dream are all nice WI3 outings (we stopped early on LIN). Lady Wilson's is day to day - too wet with large holes the day we went. Midnight Rambler is rumored to be in nice.

 

Spent a day adventuring in Sunwapta Canyon. The 1st climb looked more like 3+ than WI2. The walk in is a winter slot canyoneering adventure. Start early - a 1k walk along the river is a bit misleading.

 

Back up next week. New Years at Lake Louise. See y'all up there.