kurthicks Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I'm thinking of going to Eldo this weekend. Has anyone been up the NW face couloir recently? is it too late in the year? what about the standard ridge route? any beta is good beta at this point. Quote
Paco Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I haven't been up to Eldorado this year, but it's definitely NOT too late for the NW Face Couloir. That was climbed in November of last year with most ascents middle to late November. The route was in sometime in October, but was probably harder and thinner. I'm guessing that the ice in the couloir hasn't formed up much because it has been much warmer this year than last. I'd bet that the couloir should form up sometime soon though, especially given colder weather. I'm hoping to get up there in the next few weeks to have a look. Maybe you could plan on the NE Face route if the Couloir looks empty. If you go up there post some pics if you can; I'm sure others want to know the conditions of this route. I think it's on a few people's tick list this year. Quote
erik Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 there is some post around here stating the cascade river road it closed at like mile 18. so you gonna be hoofin it a few extra miles. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 is it too late in the year? No it's barely about to come in shape or when most consider would be the prime time. Storm cycles with some cooler temps up high might do well. It's a better route than Triple Coolers and the mountains around there are a lot cooler looking IMO. I agree with all of Paco Taco's comments too. I would not let the road closure stop me. Quote
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