I was up in the Bugaboos this past 2 days - conditions seem to be remaining relatively good throughout the area. Temps varied between 15-25 during the day, and 5-10 at night. The snow is definitely melting, but slowly; the B-S col is definitely still in condition with lots of parties ascending and descending all hours of the day.

We didn't cross the B-S col this trip, but views from Crescent showed good snow coverage on the Vowell, and the Bugaboo down to about 2600m. Very little bug trouble, both at Applebee and the trailhead (!!).

Campgrounds are still relatively busy, with groups climbing (and finding success) on a good variety of routes.

Nick Baggaley