From March 26-28, 2008,
Vince Anderson and Steve House committed to new ground on the serious, rarely climbed north face of Mt. Alberta (3619m). Although not technically climbed during the calendar winter, their new route
(WI5+ M8 R/X, 1000m) marks the first time Alberta's north face has been climbed in full-on winter conditions.
"...we had to make a decision: continue into the unknown darkness or bivy again with little food and wet, useless sleeping bags. We decided to stay put and shiver through it. It was miserable."
Read More: http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/older.html?month=04&year=2008
