TrogdortheBurninator Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I really want to get out ice climbing this weekend, but dont know what might be in. Are any of the accessible routes in yet, (Alpental, Leavenworth, Desert)? If not, are any beginner alpine ice routes in shape, maybe SEWS couloir or something. I really appreciate any responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasdair Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 SEWS is not going to be in. With the recent snowfall we have had you will have trouble finding anything that is not burried, and anything that is steep enough to not be burried will likley not be in. YOu may want to have a look around Snoqualmie, but I would guess you are just going to be tramping around in the snow. I think you need to wait a couple more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted December 2, 2004 Author Share Posted December 2, 2004 Thanks, Â Just getting excited to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 there was some WI forming along the roadcuts at WA Pass a couple weeks ago. they might be good to go now considering the recent temps. Everything else up there (SEWS, etc) was an unconsolidated wallowfest or didn't have enough snow/ice to make it intersting on 11/19. Banks Lake won't be in either. like alasdair said, give it a couple weeks and pray for cold temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 NE Buttress on Chair *might* be in. I have climbed it with very little snow on it and had a nice time. Be prepared for some rock, I mean 'mixed' climbing. Cascade Pass is probably good right now, I hear West Face/Ridge of Mixup Peak is a nice route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 How's Cascade Pass road for snow? Still open all the way up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 As of two weeks ago it was snow free all the way to the end, but gated at Eldorado Creek trailhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 What about the NE Slab on the tooth? Based on the recent photo, it looked well covered, although you cant if there is much ice. How is this route? Is it very difficault, or would it be a suitable route for someone with limited ice experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 "well covered" with light powder snow. I would give it a while. The reality is you wont find any water ice this early, its been too warm. AFA alpine ice, I think the best bet this early would be something like that stuff on Hood that the Oregon folks have been doing, or serac'ing on the Coleman etc. Â Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 "well covered" with light powder snow. I would give it a while. The reality is you wont find any water ice this early, its been too warm. AFA alpine ice, I think the best bet this early would be something like that stuff on Hood that the Oregon folks have been doing, or serac'ing on the Coleman etc. Alex  oh yeah have fun digging through the three feet of wet slush on the Coleman right now in order to find ice for anchors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I dont think your gonna find wet snow, its bee pretty cold out for the last week or so with the exception of this morning. Probably a wack load of fresh powder by tomorrow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Snowline rose by like 300m overnight in Chilliwack and temperature rose by 8C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 dont fret, a little warm front passed through this morning, cold front is on its way and it is pretty cold and wet. This morning was ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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