WI 5
35 m
ATES 4 (Extreme)
Cool Spring is a short, steep, single-pitch climb that can vary from thin and poorly protectable to fat and well-formed later in the season. It sits in a deep cleft directly within an active avalanche path near the railway.
Popularity
- 9 people completed the survey
- 67% climbed it once
- 23% climbed it 2–5 times
- 11% climbed it over 6 times
Avalanche Frequency
- 56% have never seen debris
- 11% less than half the time
- 11% more than half the time
- 23% always observed debris
Avalanche Debris Distribution
- 50% observed debris on the approach
- 100% observed debris at the base
Key Observations
- Debris is commonly present at the base of the climb
- Debris can extend from the climb into the full runout zone
- Depths of around 1–1.5 m have been reported at the base
Avalanche Triggers
- 100% natural
Contributing Factors in Order of Significance
- 100% new snow
- 33% wind
- 33% warming / solar
- 33% rockfall
Reported Avalanches and Incidents
- A climber was hit by an avalanche while leading during intense snowfall; debris continued for several minutes. The belayer, positioned behind the pillar, was buried to the chest as debris backfilled into the belay. The avalanche was estimated at size 2+/3 and would have had more serious consequences if the climber had been at the upper belay.
Other Comments
- "Another beauty piece of ice in a huge zone. We did see debris almost to the tracks one time. We pick this outing for when avalanche danger is Low, Low, Low."
