"Basically, after a snow, they need a cold day/night to pack down the snow so it can be traversed via crampons, as well as reduce the avalanche hazards. Then, everyone on the mountain looks for some “guinea pigs” to break trail and tempt the avalanches. Since we were clients, we would not be the squealing guinea pigs. That job was best left to other guides route finding for their peers, or tourists who were too cheap to hire a professional guide."
Not sure I agree with this attitude, but to each their own; have fun with your style of climbing.
Cheers, LR
LoneRanger - Aug 26, 2011 10:53 am - Hasn't voted
???"Basically, after a snow, they need a cold day/night to pack down the snow so it can be traversed via crampons, as well as reduce the avalanche hazards. Then, everyone on the mountain looks for some “guinea pigs” to break trail and tempt the avalanches. Since we were clients, we would not be the squealing guinea pigs. That job was best left to other guides route finding for their peers, or tourists who were too cheap to hire a professional guide."
Not sure I agree with this attitude, but to each their own; have fun with your style of climbing.
Cheers, LR