A weather window has developed. It would be nice to drive up Tues and stay the night, then hike in the 27 Km (9 to 11 hours) to Extinguisher Tower. Next day 7 hours to Dome. Attempt the Face next day. Resplendent my be an additional option on the way out. This alpine snow route my have ice up to 50 degrees. It would be good if you were at least a intermediate mountaineer. It's is a long way in with heavy packs, so you should be in good shape. Please state what conditioning you have done this season and what alpine ice (or waterfall ice) experience, and alpine experience you have
Required Items to Bring:
glacier gear, crampons, two ice tools, including a longer axe, ice screws, pickets?
How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:
04:00 PM
Carpool Location:
Recycling Bins
Carpool Directions:
The Green Recycle bins at Stoney Trail and Highway one.
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Notes:
Sorry for short notice, but the weather window has just developed with a reasonable accuracy. If you are unable to drive to Jasper on Tues, we could drive up on Wed.
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Registration for this event closed on Tuesday, September 02, 2014 at 04:00 PM.