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Sunday, October 26, 2008

[MCR] Twisted Sister, Bow Valley Ice

Climbed Twisted Sister today with Tom Wolfe.  The route is in good shape, dry rock on the first pitch, thin ice on the lower angled pitches and thick solid ice on the upper pitch.  We used quite a few short screws as well as a couple of pitons and rock gear to 0.75".  Some of the fixed anchors are showing their age, but backups or ice options do exist.  A little over two hours for the approach and no avalanche hazard on the route at this time.  A beautiful day to be out in the hills. 
 
Cheers, Conrad Janzen
IFMGA Mountain Guide
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