[MCR] Mt Assiniboine

I was in the Mt Assiniboine/Hind Hut area from Aug 31 - Sept 3, with Ernest Leonard, from Dallas. During our trip, we received approximately 15 cm of new snow, and experienced strong to extreme winds from the west. We elected not to attempt Mt Assiniboine, climbing Mt Strom and Wedgwood Peak instead.

For climbers planning on climbing Assiniboine in the near future, I would expect snow and wind slab in gully features, but very little snow on the ridge, due to the violent winds. I would also expect rime ice on exposed rock features. Crampons will probably be necessary for a few days, but if the mountain sees some sun and warmer temperatures, conditions should improve quite quickly. The Gmoser Highway was in good condition as of Sept 3.

Take care,

Grant Meekins
ACMG Mountain Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures