Serpentine Arete Q's

[AJScott]

I am looking to head up to Colchuck lake this Wensday as the weather looks to be clearing up. I realize fresh snow has fallen this week. Has any one got any info on what to expect on this route after snow fall? Should it be avoided? I would imagine all the rock will be wet as the new snow melts out.

 

thanks

[ivan]

it'd be a good deal more pleasant if you just waited a few weeks and satisfied the climbing itch by doing a snow/ice route now; that said, if you got this week, expect wet and snow on rock - be prepared to have to aid some shit and get a super early start or be prepared to run away if you're taking too long.

[AJScott]

thanks for the response. I figured the conditions would be as such. There is so much to do up there, I think we will just wing it and see what happens! Thanks...AJScott

[AJScott]

Ended up going up to Prusik's W. ridge and had a pretty good time. There is still quite a bit of snow on route, but should be melted out soon with the high temps as of late.

 

 

Then went to work on my dads foundation in Dryden.

 

 

Still looking for climbing partners in the area over there...please pm me if you live around there and have flexible hours for climbing!

[luwayo]

if you are looking for an addition on Serpentine Arete, give me shout. i can go mid-week.

[thelawgoddess]

dragontail (from colchuck lake) on saturday: