Climbing Conditions

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Climbing Conditions

Hiking in from BC on Aug. 3rd the mountain top was covered in snow. Past Assiniboine Lake we met 3 experienced Columbia Valley locals who had bailed on the normal route that day due to snow.
On the 4th we found great conditions with no snow whatsoever.
The Hind Hut was fully occupied but we were only the third party this season who had an entry in the hut book as summitting.
The season seems to be in full swing up there.
Of interest, with two ropes it is possible to rappel to just above the red band if one wishes

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These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.