[MCR] ACMG Mountain Conditions Report Summary for the Rockies and Columbia Mountains issued August 16, 2014

ACMG Mountain Conditions Report Summary for the Rockies and Columbia Mountains issued August 16, 2014 It has been a great summer for weather so far and as a result, the mountains are very dry at the moment. In the Rockies, ice faces are looking dirty and one can guarantee rocks will be raining down if temperatures are warm. Ice ridges are dry as well and in decent condition. Most rock faces including the high North walls are mainly dry and have been in exceptional condition. Snow bridges over crevasses are withering away fast and the firn (snow) line on Mt. Robson is as high as one experienced guide has seen it since 1977! The interior ranges are much the same with increased rockfall potential in areas like the Bugaboo/Snowpatch col. The forecast looks quite unsettled and rainy through next week with Monday so far looking like the driest day. This may put some of the bigger rock objectives on hold for a bit, and we may even see a dusting of snow in the high peaks at some point. Fall is coming fast. Cheers Steve Holeczi ACMG Mountain Guide
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