New House-Anderson Line on Wintry Mt. Alberta

Editor's Note: 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 (Steve Swenson and Kit Lewis's September 1981 ascent—the second of the face—was made in late summer amid snowy conditions). What follows is Anderson's report...

Taken from: Alpinist Magazine.