Ascent of Mt. Morrow - Thursday, Jun 03, 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type: Alpine 
Event Location: Behind and NW of Yam 
Date(s) & Time:   Thursday, Jun 03, 2010 07:25 AM (Carpool Departure: 07:30 AM @ Shouldice arena)  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Jun 02, 2010 07:00 PM  
Event Duration: One day 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Maximum No. Guests: 0
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Mt. Morrow is the unofficially named high point several km N of the start of the Doorjam/Loder Ridge; it is the first peak W of the W peak of Mt. Wendell. We will scoot up the Yam trail, drop over the NE shoulder, and angle down into the CMC valley, following the stream W until we can ascend the scree bowl to the W of West Wendell. Near the crest of this bowl, we will turn left (W) and make our way to the crest of the Morrow-Goat-Loder ridge S of Morrow and from there ascend the ridge back N to the summit of our objective. Should be mostly trail walking, some light bush, scree, a few minor cliff bands, and a bid of scrambling near the summit. Expect to get wet feet from pockets of remaining snow and perhaps from crossing Wendell Brook. This is lengthy but not difficult climb, probably 10-12 hrs RT. We may elect to climb up the higher W col of Yam on our return in order to advantage of the scree runs S of the face of this peak.
Required Items to Bring:
Lunch, warm clothes, rain gear, hiking poles (if desired), helmet, good scree boots, a sense of humour

How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   07:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Shouldice arena
Carpool Directions:   If you're not familiar with this parking area, give me a call at 246-8246

Notes:
We will likely have a variety of ages and abilities on this trip, so the pace of travel will vary considerably: rendezvous points will be designated.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 07:00 PM.