MCR Observation

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>We climbed the North ridge of Mt Cline this morning. We had a good freeze overnight above our 2800 m camp. The snow had a 5-10 cm supportive crust with isothermal snow underneath. The route is in good shape with a mix of snow/ ice in the two WI2 gullies. We didn't see any natural rockfall, but had an early start to mitigate this hazard and were on the summit by 8am.</p> <p>The rock sections of the ridge are dry and the cornices have melted back enough that it is easy to avoid them. </p> <p>There are many snow patches on the descent down the SW ridge which are nice on the knees.</p> <p>Beauty morning up there and great early summer conditions! </p> <p>Ian Jackson &amp; Aaron Beardmore<br /> ACMG Mountain Guides<br /> Visitor Safety - Banff, Yoho &amp; Kootenay National Parks</p>