klotzy Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 (edited) Climb: Forbidden West Ridge Couloir- Date of Climb: 9/3/2004 Trip Report: Just wondering how icy W. Couloir may be if at all? Any beta would be helpful. Edited September 4, 2004 by mattp Quote
GreenT Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Couloir looked heinous on 8/30 from Buckner. The couloir is very broken and I couldn't tell if it was continuous snow all the way, but I kind of doubt it. Quote
Rad Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 Any snow in Boston basin or up on the surrounding peaks after recent storms? The forecast said snow down to 6500. Thanks. Quote
cracked Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 He's a n00b, get over yourself. Klotzy, couloir is out, has been out for a while. A move of 5.6 and some 4th/5th class scrambling gets you to the ridge. Have fun. Quote
klotzy Posted September 4, 2004 Author Posted September 4, 2004 Cracked, Thanks for the info and I have no doubt it will be fun. Quote
socialgen Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 Is there ever need for crampons on the west like on the east ridge approach? or is the snow on the west low angle and short enough to forgo, assuming that it cannot be bypassed? Quote
Alpine_Tom Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 My recollection (we did it in July last year) is that the snow slopes below the couloir are about 20-30 degrees. If they're icy, I think you'd have a tricky time getting up them without crampons. Quote
cracked Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 There was exposed glacial ice in early August. Take the 'poons. Quote
sobo Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 He's a n00b, get over yourself. Yeah, you're right. I should just STFU. Alcohol levels are dipping again. Quote
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