Paul_detrick Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 Ice is still fat, climbed 3 routes today, saw noone else climbing. I thought someone would be out. Better get it while its here. Quote
goatboy Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 Any WI3 or thereabouts still "in?" Thanks for the ongoing updates! Quote
Paul_detrick Posted January 19, 2004 Author Posted January 19, 2004 We did one that was 3+ easy 4 just pass salt and pepper, not in the guide. Lots of stuff forming, but as all Banks Lks climbs there steep and its not Canada fat. Quote
southernmtguide Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 I was not out there this weekend, as I was in Ouray but was told by Matt that they he had been out at Banks all weekend, and that things were in okay. Quote
CascadeClimber Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 I was there on Sunday- is that really representative of "in" conditions? We found vertical running wet slush, sloppy, muddy top outs, and poor protection. Not trying to be critical, just curious. -L Quote
Paul_detrick Posted January 20, 2004 Author Posted January 20, 2004 Wellcome to the basin, when its warm yes. I thought it was O.K. but then I've climbed when its been much worse. Quote
JoshK Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 I was there on Sunday- is that really representative of "in" conditions? We found vertical running wet slush, sloppy, muddy top outs, and poor protection. Not trying to be critical, just curious. -L Hehe, sounds a lot like your now exposed "secret ice" of last season Quote
CascadeClimber Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 Hehe, sounds a lot like your now exposed "secret ice" of last season Definitely: Hence the name of the last route we climbed there: "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" Quote
Jens Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 Climbed at Banks on Sunday and Monday. On Monday ChrisS and I changed our strategy and went for ice that was tucked in away from sun. Lots of fun! It was my first time going to Banks after going to Lillooet all these years. Boy do I feel stupid! Banks looks like it has the potential for much harder lines then Lillowet. Quote
Paul_detrick Posted January 25, 2004 Author Posted January 25, 2004 Another good day at banks, only saw two other climbers. Ice is good on some and crapy on others. Just thought I would let you know. Quote
ken4ord Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks for the update Paul. I know I have been meaning to get my ass out there. Quote
iammo Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 Anybody know how the couple of warm days and sunshine in E. WA has affected the Banks Lake ice? It seems like its starting to get colder again. Is it worth a trip out there? Quote
Paul_detrick Posted February 2, 2004 Author Posted February 2, 2004 Climb there to day, it has lost a lot of lines, but there is still ice to be found, got cold last nite and snow a little, should be around a while longer. Quote
Farrgo Posted February 2, 2004 Posted February 2, 2004 I made the drive out to Banks Lake after hearing Lillooet was possibly cut off for the weekend. A couple of lines left, literally means a couple of lines left. Electric Avenue looked in, although I didn't cross the private property to swing at it and Devils Punchbowl was still there as well as some really brushy lines. My advice is to not bother with Banks Lake unless you live in very close, as it is in BFE and there really isn't much to climb at all. Quote
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