tomrogers Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 Hello, I am thinking of heading out to Slesse or the West side start for the complete North Ridge of Stuart tonight. Slesse: Is the pocket glacier of Slesses still there? If so, can one get to the toe without an axe and by using running shoes? Is there snow melt still at the bivy? Stuart: can one get to the toe without an axe and by using running shoes? Is there snow melt still at the bivy? How hard (rating) is the west side start variation? PS, Dave Burdick, if you can find a partner you are welcome to go. Thanks a lot. tom thomas.a.rogers@boeing.com Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by tomrogers: Slesse: Is the pocket glacier of Slesses still there? If so, can one get to the toe without an axe and by using running shoes? Is there snow melt still at the bivy? Yes (as far as I know, it was 2 weeks ago); maybe (take aluminum crampons to be on the safe side); probably not right now. Quote
jdog Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 with regards to stuart: we were up there over labor day and tried the full north ridge of stuart. we were able to traverse below the glacier without an ice axe or crampons. see the write up in the alpine lakes section. i was happy to have them when we bailed though. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 I have a photo of slesse PG that is pretty recent. Last time I was there it was in fine form but looked travelable. It's still in my camera. I plan on developing it today or tomorrow. I'll just post it here or something... Quote
genepires Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 I was there about 4 weeks ago and I was glad to have a axe. We used running shoes though. The glacier was icy and I can't imagine it would be any better now. A slip on that stuff would slide you into oblivion. Plus there are areas broken up so that you must climb up and over ice blocks. The snow patch at the bivy site was small an very likely to be gone by now. Don't try the crossover peak descent. Maybe in a couple of years when there is a small trail started. Easier to park a car in slesse creak Enjoy. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 I think Erik is going to post my photos from 3 weeks ago. IF so they should be very detailed. Maybe in the next hour or so since I emailed them in and cant upload for some reason. If it is broke then shoot me an email. onemight even show the crack lines of the crux it is so detailed. rayborbon@hotmail.com Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 i think there is a size limit to the upload like 150 kb or something like that. Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2002 Posted September 23, 2002 note tracks of dan and texplorer going wrong way! past buttress to obscure face. Quote
Dru Posted September 24, 2002 Posted September 24, 2002 here is what the ice looked like in august Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.