The Iowa Cirque by Brian Westphal

On August 21, 1947, two groups were formed under Paul Petzoldt and Ken Jones from the Thompson high camp.  The Petzoldt group wentback to “Mt. Bush” to avenge their previous attempt up the north face. This time, they started up the scree field to the col west of “Mt. Bush” and traversed the ridge to the east but had to rappel into … Continue reading