Spent the weekend in David Thompson Country and the Columbia Icefield area for a scrambles course with a group from the U of A.
Aug 22 - Climbed two sub peaks of Mt. Ernest Ross (aka "The Twins"). Totally dry conditions. From the second peak we descended scree and steep grassy slopes all the way to the creek. The creek exit worked, but would not be a good plan in high water.
Aug 23 - Retreated from Tangle Ridge late this morning in a hail/rain/thunder storm. The storm dried out fairly quickly and the rest of the day saw sporadic hail/rain showers. Above 2900m there was minor accumulation of hail/snow, which seemed to be melting during the afternoon sunny breaks (except perhaps really high altitude, north facing slopes). On the drive home all the peaks south of Saskatchewan Crossing appeared dry.
Play safe.
Jeremy Mackenzie
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
www.rescuedynamics.ca
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