genepires Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 http://unofficialnetworks.com/2015/10/accuweather-el-nino-will-give-canada-one-of-its-warmest-winters-on-record calling for dry and mild around Banff. might be a good winter to go up there for ice climbing for those of us who don't like to climb in -30F. Seems like many of the climbs there are fed from ground water and being dry won't affect things much. Maybe I am wrong. Of course places like the trophy wall will suffer but everything with a large bowl above will be fine. wadda you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am still debating, Gene, what is my preference though: -30 ice or a lack thereof. Last year was already pretty pathetic in Alberta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I suppose my frame of reference (wi 3 and 4's) has me looking at at places other than that horror feat in the photo. I spent a little time up there last year and everything seemed fine. We were not looking for wi5's though. Was last year a mild and dry year also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Seems like many of the climbs there are fed from ground water and being dry won't affect things much. Maybe I am wrong. Yes, you are wrong. dry = less groundwater flow too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I am still debating, Gene, what is my preference though: -30 ice or a lack thereof. Last year was already pretty pathetic in Alberta: On the contrary, avi hazard was low most of the winter, hence there was plenty of alpine ice and alpine mixed. Also made it for easier travel to such locations as the Headwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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