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alpie
Feb 22, 2006, 3:29 PM
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Hi everybody!! New to the site, been climbing 8 years or so.... Remote Alpine Rock is my pref, so I am heading out to the bugs this summer for my first far off trip. I got the guide book and a bunch of other info, but am looking to chat with some people who have been there. Anyone? Cheers!
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scuclimber
Feb 23, 2006, 3:45 AM
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Cross-post this in "Alpine & Ice" and you might get more hits. Colin
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Feb 23, 2006, 4:25 PM
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I'm not sure if posting thread topics in multiple forums is a violation of TOS, but I'm pretty sure management frowns on it. I went to the Bugs in the early 90s. The place is awesome. Do a search on Bugaboos. You'll get a bunch of good threads. The search function is in the upper right corner.
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brutusofwyde
Feb 23, 2006, 5:07 PM
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Camp 6-point adjustable forefoot crampons are adequate for Snowpatch col approaches. Pay lots of attention to barometric pressure, it is usally a good forecaster of weather in this area. you can reserve at the Kain hut in advance. No camping at Bugaboo-Snowpatch col.
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alpie
Feb 23, 2006, 5:29 PM
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Thanks. What is the avg. temp range? I know its "alpine weather" but how cold does the night get... Just trying to get an idea of which sleeping bag to bring.
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brutusofwyde
Feb 23, 2006, 5:50 PM
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At Kain Hut the bad weather was usually rain, but one night we got 6" of snow. From what I've heard (Only made one trip up there so far) that kind of weather is pretty typical. If staying in the hut, you can go with a lighter bag. If camping at Applebee (or whatever it's called) or the sites below the hut, go with the ambient. edited to add: Kain Hut (or any other popular canadian hut) take earplugs with you for the days you are not planning an alpine start. You'll sleep better.
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krusher4
Feb 23, 2006, 6:01 PM
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I was there 2 summers ago had a blast stayed in the campground like a dirt bag loved it! Be prepared to wait out weather.
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alpie
Feb 23, 2006, 7:28 PM
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How were the belay stations on the climbs you did? I have heard there has been a lot of upgrading..... True, not true??
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chugach001
Feb 26, 2006, 7:26 PM
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I'm trying to cajole partners into a trip there Summer '07. I've heard to allow 2 weeks and to go in August for the best weather. True/untrue? Jeff
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sixleggedinsect
Mar 14, 2006, 4:16 AM
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In reply to: Thanks. What is the avg. temp range? I know its "alpine weather" but how cold does the night get... Just trying to get an idea of which sleeping bag to bring. dont know av temp, but i was there most of august. never wore more than tights and pants on bottom, polypro, fleece, shell, mittens, hat on top. on 'normal' days in the sun, i was wearing pants, a polypro, and a thin fleece up top. those are climbing clothes. bring a puffy something for basecamp. three season bag is fine. if youre choosing between tents, may consider a beefier one. every once in a while a storm whips through and makes life for the summer tents miserable for a bit. bring iodine for the water. best beta for the bugs is to bring the lightest carry-over gear you can get your hands on. for almost all the popular stuff, tennis shoes, superlight crampons, superlight ax, etc etc will get you there and back. i cry for the folks who hike every approach wearing plastics and carry them over the spires. you can bring an alt, but the daily forecasts there are really good (i mean, geez, its alpine, and you get forecasts!). the ranger dude comes by every night and fills you in. almost every day it was right on. bring a roll of TP so you can go deluxe with the new johns on the approach cols without stealing the campground paper. bring enough stuffsacks to hang all food and toiletries or risk holes in everything you own. the anchors on popular routes were generally fine.
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