freeclimb9 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I'm seeking a little beta on the Alpine Lakes area. Specifically dealing with the north ridge of Stuart. Which guidebook best describes the full north ridge (I'm more concerned about the approach and deproach)? Kearney, Nelson/Potterfield, or Beckey? Or can someone just confirm that a Mountaineer Creek entry with a Ingalls creek exit is the best option? It looks like next week may provide a weather window. I'm torn between climbing in the Wasatch and/or Tetons, or making the drive to Leavenworth. A partner may tip the decision balance. Anybody got a jones to climb the north ridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Or can someone just confirm that a Mountaineer Creek entry with a Ingalls creek exit is the best option? I can say how icy the sherpa glacier is. So since I dont know I would say this quoted assumption is the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I'm going tomorrow. The Stuart Lk TH is closed. We are going in over goat pass from the Ingalls TH. Have a good one. There are a few good Nridge threads in the Alpine Lakes forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Bug said: The Stuart Lk TH is closed. Enough said. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodchester Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Tetons I was there last week = snow above 9000 and climbers ranch should be closed. I think it closed Monday. Exum runs clients via the lower saddle until the 20th. I'd bet they haven't gotten anyone up lately due to weather. Wet and cold. Winter appears to be coming early there. 2 cents...good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Rodchester said: Tetons I was there last week = snow above 9000 and climbers ranch should be closed. I think it closed Monday. Exum runs clients via the lower saddle until the 20th. I'd bet they haven't gotten anyone up lately due to weather. Wet and cold. Winter appears to be coming early there. 2 cents...good luck. It snowed here in town yesterday, so I'd imagine the snowline is much lower now. But I've got a southfacing route in mind. Finding a willing victim. Uh. I mean "partner" is the crux. In past years I've climbed as late as the end of October. There's nobody around then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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