Wicked Wanda & Malignant Mushroom

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Wicked Wanda & Malignant Mushroom

Ice conditions

Name of climb
Wicked Wanda & Malignant Mushroom

Comments

We attempted the North Ghost access, but without another car for supportive, snow drifts encountered, and strong winds likely forming more drifts throughout the day, we opted for the South Ghost. Nothing notable to report for the drive into the South. On the approach to Wicked Wanda, we experienced a whumpf and shooting cracks and walked through punchy wind affect snow and/or unsupported facets. The ice on Wicked Wanda was very solid and took numerous swings to get a good stick. P2 felt stiff for the grade and had a few interesting pedal formations growing near the top of the climb. We then approached Malignant Mushroom and the right side was dripping wet. We decided not to climb it due to the time of day and wet spray being blown around by the wind. Between -3 and -6 degrees C today.