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Friday, July 19, 2013

[MCR] Rockfall in Weeping Wall

I just saw a video online of a massive rockfall off the Weeping Wall near the Columbia Icefields. Apparently it occurred July 17. The dust cloud went across the highway and river. The road apparently is open so it seems it didn't impact the highway.

Mark Klassen
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide
Banff-Lake Louise, Canada

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