Up in the high country there is still a bit of new snow from last weeks storms that still hasn't completely melted off. This snow seems to be quite peak and location dependent as some peaks have no snow, yet others still have a fair bit.
With the recent cool temps travel on the snow and ice has been excellent, although you may want to think about the firm conditions when considering your route selection. It may be worth bringing a few extra ice screws and a picket or two if your heading up any steep snow or ice. Most bergshrunds and moats are a bit troublesome at the moment too. These cool temps have made rock climbing on the shady aspect a bit of cold endeavors, however climbing on the sunny sides couldn't be better!
Sounds as though things in Squamish are being a bit slow to dry but most of the classics are good to go. Freeway was climbed by a party yesterday and they reported only one wet hold.
Get out there this weekend and enjoy this great fall weather.
Craig McGee, ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
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