chewbacca Posted October 5, 2003 Posted October 5, 2003 I'm considering a trip up the NW face of Matier on Oct 11. Any info on the recent ice/snow/route conditions in that area? Quote
Dru Posted October 6, 2003 Posted October 6, 2003 It's bony and there is infrequent icefall on Matier Gl. Prob great for ice climbing. Quote
stinkyclimber Posted October 6, 2003 Posted October 6, 2003 I was thinking of doing it last weekend, but I heard from that the moat at the top of the face was huge, and required a tricky by-pass on the adjacent shite rock. Plus, as Dru says, the Matier icefall and the Anniversary Gl. will both require tedious crevasse dodging. Have fun. Quote
Dru Posted October 6, 2003 Posted October 6, 2003 i didnt take a good pic of the nw face of matier but here' s the icefall to the lake, on sunday. Quote
chewbacca Posted October 7, 2003 Author Posted October 7, 2003 Thanks. The info on the moat is useful. I've been in the area a number of times so I'm familiar with the terrain. We'll likely approach on the Anniversary gl. Current route conditions like the crevasses on the Anniversary or the 'schrund and moat on the face are helpful. Thanks again. Quote
Dru Posted October 7, 2003 Posted October 7, 2003 it looks about identical to the "very dry year" photo in McLane. but its probably gonna dump some freshiez up there on thursday anyhow. Quote
chewbacca Posted October 11, 2003 Author Posted October 11, 2003 Well.....we cancelled cuz the weather. Thanks for your input though. I'll bet it was great a few weeks ago. Quote
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