Block on Banana Peel

[hafilax]

I climbed Banana Peel this weekend and it looked to me like the big block near the top (last or 2nd last pitch depending on the variation) has shifted since I climbed it a few weeks ago. You can see white rock where the top corner looks like it used to sit. Not sure if it's of any actual concern but thought maybe somebody with a more discerning eye than mine could check it out.

[FrankB]

I plan to visit the site over the next few days and do an assessment and advise B.C. Parks if there is an unacceptable problem.

But rockfall will always be an inherent risk on the Chief. Of course, I'd die happy if something happened.

[FrankB]

What goes up due to orogeny (mountain building caused by plate tectonics) must eventually come down.

Of course, we could all move to Manitoba.

[FrankB]

Seriously, nobody should hesitate to express concerns about a matter like this- better to do an assessment and try and quantify the risk rather than risk having someone killed. PM me if you want to express a concern privately.

[natsdad]

What goes up, must come down.

Hey Frank:

Now I've got Blood, Sweat and Tears on my brain and big smile on my face.

Thanks,
Steve

ps: pardon my editing of your original post...

[Drew]

It'd probably come off super easy if you used these on it

[scrubber]

Took a close look at it a few days ago, and it doesn't appear to have shifted position at all. Sure would be fun to see it slide the whole way down the apron though....

The big block between Pineapple Peel and Slab Alley seems far more ominous. Thank goodness ten parties a day aren't clamoring all over it like the BP one!

K