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does anyone know of a forum for hiking/climbing in the tetons/wind river range?

I'm heading to Jackson for a wedding and then have a 3-4 days in Jackson to climb. My goal is to climb a peak or two with my gf. I heard there was reasonable snowpack this year and that it's likely that the Grand (Upper Exum is our choice route) will have too much snow on it to climb easily. (Don't want to force any mixed terrain). Alternatively, a quick trip into the Winds (Cirque of the Towers) for a route or two also seems possible, but I've never been in there and not sure if snowpack is typically less/more/same as Tetons. Any thoughts/advice would be most appreciated.

Any chance anyone has an update on this now that we've had some warm weather and high freezing levels?

As of 4/24, the Forest Service website stated : Twin Lakes 04/24/2008: SNOW Inaccessbile due to snow. Limited parking at 100 feet in. Anyone have any updates on this? Ideally i‘d like to get up there in mid May without too much extra road/snow hiking from the Tomyhoi summer trailhead. Thoughts on this possibility?

Nice work Aaron and Panos! Way to get after it.

Has any used a Yates Rocker to effectively isolate the seconder from the first while simulclimbing? I've heard that this device can really help and is useful in speeding up a simulclimbing situation. Any thoughts? Here's a link to the device: Yates Rocker Does anyone know where I can get one of these?

I accidently bought a 70cm size instead of 50cm size (bought online) and because it's climbing equipment, I can't swap it. Paid $100+tax, will settle for $80 to get out of this mess.

Hello fellow CCers – I am hoping to practice aid climbing this winter. I realize index is probably the closest, best place for this near Seattle, but it’s looking a little cold and wet this weekend. Is it feasible to aid climb at vantage or is the rock considered too soft? Any suggested routes/areas? Thanks, Ben

anyone have any idea how the conditions at banks lake are like right now? any thoughts on hubba hubba?

I've got two pairs of size 9 Lange boots. one is from the early 90s... not used much. 1 six pack of beer (micro brew please!) or $10 solid pair of new-ish Lange boots - really fancy ski boots. 1 case of beer (that's 4 six packs where i'm from!) or $30 pm if interested. i don't have photos yet, but i'll try to get some together.

Still haven't made it up to Hidden Lake Peak to check things out and planning to head up there. Anybody have any update on the road/conditions/amount of snow? Thanks

we're in touch now. thanks all for the quick responses on these. dave - special thanks to you for your insightful comment!

The diner there... Marblemount diner?

Hey all - I was climbing at Index today (5/13). Climbed Toxic Shock and then did the traverse to TR Even Steven. Done this before, but some mismanagement with the rope led to a mess up that left my rope stuck at the anchor and no way to safely get back over to the Even Steven chains. Fixed the line on toxic shock and had to rap. I left a note there, but if you are in Index and at/near Toxic Shock area, I'd be stoked if you grabbed my rope and draws on Even Steven. You will be rewarded for your efforts (cash+beer!). Please PM if you have any info. Thanks!

Hey all - I was climbing at Index today. Climbed Toxic Shock and then did the traverse to TR Even Steven. Done this before, but some mismanagement with the rope led to a mess up that left my rope stuck at the anchor and no way to safely get back over to the Even Steven chains. Fixed the line on toxic shock and had to rap. I left a note there, but if you are in Index and at/near Toxic Shock area, I'd be stoked if you grabbed my rope and draws on Even Steven. You will be rewarded for your efforts (cash+beer!). Please PM if you have any info. Thanks!

Headed to the North Cascades on Saturday morning to climb Black Peak. Colonial and Pyramid in all their glory! Skinning conditions on Saturday were pretty darn good. Views were spectacular and there is a ton of snow up there but I bet it’s melting fast now! Another profound statement by Ben: “See all the white stuff, guys… that’s all snow! We get our first view of Black Peak Side note- the famous traverse under the ridge was in reasonable shape, but a layer of power over hard pack snow made it difficult as we all struggled to move as fast as we could under some ominous cornices overhead. I brought a bottle of wine; Greg bought a flask of scotch. 30 mins later… 8) Gangsta party on top at Wing Lake Campsite Morning conditions weren’t ideal, but nothing to complain about. Black Peak looked ripe for the pickin Lindsey enjoys the raging wind at the col. Mount Goode in the background. Conditions were fine, but the weather started to move in. Ben (Glenn) and Lindsey styling high on the South Ridge/Face The descent was uneventful, but snow conditions got really crappy by noon. Fabulous dinner and beers in Marblemount!

anybody been up to Tomyhoi peak? curious of what the road conditions are to the trailhead - if you can get there. if not, how close can you get to the trailhead?

Anyone been up hidden lake peak? Any idea if you can get up Forest Road 1540 at all?

anyone been up the side road that goes to the Snowking trailhead? any conditions update on this?

how was the road? could it be done in a two wheel drive sedan(up until the snow anyway)?

i checked the Forest Road conditions but didn't see anything on Thornton Lakes. (Perhaps because it's in the park?) Anyway, anyone been up to the area and/or know the status of the road into Thorton Lakes?

assuming you can bypass the washout on foot, how much do you think this adds to the approach? (or more appropriately, how far is the washout from the trailhead?) thanks

Thinking of taking the gf up shuksan via the shulphide. forest service is saying that forest road 1152-014 has snow, but doesn't say it's closed as of about a week ago. anyone been up that area recently and even better, has anyone been up the route recently - paritially or completely?

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Here's a shot from the right pitch (photo credit-Mike Schmit)