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19 years 7 months ago #175627 by md2020
russel glacier was created by md2020
are there any crevasses up there?

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19 years 7 months ago #175630 by Robie
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Yes you betcha. I haven't been up there as yet this year so I can't say what is open and what is bridged over. The best way is to always stay to the west keeping a eye out for them. Beware of dirty,low spots and pitch breaks. The closer to the Carbon the more likely crevasses break open.
Having said that Ive skied it around this time of year unroped. I'll see if I can find a picture. . I'd love to go up there but got a wedding to get ready for. Hope this helps

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19 years 7 months ago #175632 by zenom
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I skied the Russell last weekend. It had small cracks visible here and there but nothing too big, and easy to avoid cracks.

As a side, I've skied the Russell in July for the last 4 or 5 years and it seems like this year has more visible crevasses than I ever remember.  Also, more skiers than I remember seeing.

Here's a photo from last weekend:

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19 years 7 months ago - 19 years 7 months ago #175633 by Robie
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MD 2020 also some pics on this months trip reports July 1st and 2nd.
Zenom, Ive never seen that many tracks up there ! Rare to see more than one other party.
That place kills me every morning,it's the first thing I see when I look out the window while pouring my coffee.

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19 years 7 months ago #175635 by md2020
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As a side, I've skied the Russell in July for the last 4 or 5 years and it seems like this year has more visible crevasses than I ever remember.  Also, more skiers than I remember seeing.

Here's a photo from last weekend:


Wow! You sure that's not a photo of the Muir Snowfield? :) Amazing how many people are getting out nowadays.

Thanks for the info. Looks like we'll be heading up tomorrow.

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19 years 7 months ago #175638 by Double E
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maybe we'll see you up there, md2020 .... me and one friend will be there too.    stoked; should be a nice day.   8)

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