Boundary Glacier - North Glacier circuit (and vice-versa), up to 2900 m
elevation at A2 col and below N Face of Athabasca
Up to 10 cm new snow from Aug 29 precipitation event. Variable
conditions in the old snow beneath, occasionally punchy just above firn
line, firm at higher elevations. Lots of thinly bridged crevasses. More
new snow evident at higher elevations, windloading with mod-strong
northerlies turning to westerlies at ridgetop over the day. Significant
wind pillows noted on the Silverhorn. Suspect slabs on the Silverhorn
and the ramp on the regular route.
On Aug 31 we were on Eisenhower Tower and Mount Louis. Both were dry.
Mark
Mark Klassen
Mountain Guide
mark@alpinism.com
www.alpinism.com
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