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I've seen some info posted previously, so sorry if this is a repeat. Any info would be greatly appreciated from those who've been up there - especially this season. Headed up next week and wondering about the activity of the glaciers. Is this a very active area where most rope up with axes or are most pathways well worn by this time in the season? Trying to decide between taking the full crampons or just a simple instep-type crampon. thanks! also, any good brewery/pub suggestions for the way home? |
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Damien, |
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Damien, |
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The glaciated slope below the Bugaboo-Snowpatch col often loses some its snow cover in late season, in which case you might be faced with 45 degree ice. Could be tricky without front-points. |
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I just got back this week from a trip up there. At this time of the season I think it would be VERY limiting to go up there without full crampons and mountain boots. We endured several days of snow and cold temps, which hardens up the Cols and you do need front points at the top. The glaciers were getting covered with snow and some of the crevasses are hard to see. I didn't rope up, but there were some very competent alpine climbers up there who were. Every one that was at the hut had full boots and 'pons, and no one was complaining about it. I, for one, can move faster when I feel safer, the weight of them does not slow me down nearly as much as being tentative with each step. |