MCR Observation

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>I guided an ascent of the N Ramp of Athabasca today.</p> <p>Clear night. +5C at the parking at 0230h. The snow starts on the N Glaciet at 2750m. The debris from the July avalanche cycle is starting to melt out and sag but is still providing good travel below the Silverhorn.</p> <p>We crossed avalanche debris from the past weekend (size 2) at the start of the Ramp. The refreeze started just beyond. Great travel on 5-10cm new storm snow bonding well to the old snow all the way to the summit. We descended the Ramp before noon and enjoyed the same on the way down. </p> <p>Silverhorn looks icy for the first 3 pitches as do the NF routes, but the wet snow is starting to stick.</p> <p>Brent Peters<br /> Alpine Guide<br /> PeakStratagem.com</p>