Ice in Washington

[nordicpunk]

My buddy and I are looking for good weekend of ice in Washington maybe? from Bend- new to the area, and looking for something fairly close. Is anything in at Baker area? Any advice for good climbs (WI3-4) greatly appreciated. Not afraid of 1-2hrs of ski approaches either, but want to spend most of our time climbing, not touring. thanks

[sitandbefit]

Sorry man, apparently nobody wants to help. If you come out to Wyoming I'll take you up to Cody. Or I could meet you in Colorado at RMNP.

[TrogdortheBurninator]

I am sure there is a ton of ice around right now, but a lot of it is either probably somewhat inaccessible or young. There hasnt been much talk lately of the typical areas. I'd imagine this weekend your best bet is just to start driving (LW, Banks, Mazama, etc) and hop you find something. I would think that next weekend would be a little better if you want a sure thing.

[underworld]

pick up the Washington Ice book by Martin and Krawarik

[nordicpunk]

I have the book- I just wanted to know if anything was in bofore I drove up- thanks though

[JoshK]

pick up the Washington Ice book by Martin and Krawarik

 

A guidebook, IMHO, is of minimal use in a state like WA. The problem is not that it is hard to find information on ice climbing areas but that finding information on conditions is next to impossible save obvious cold spells where lots of people are clmbing, such as a month or two back.

[snodger]

If you really are

 

Not afraid of 1-2hrs of ski approaches

 

Strobach might be a good place to try.

 

Don't know about conditions though.