thelawgoddess Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 anybody been up there lately? i've been feeling the need for a very long oxygen-deprived walk. then again, might be more fun to wait until it's nice enough for a ski down ... hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I was up there last Saturday. The south side route is a scree slog from hell. Anything that's frozen is huge suncups with water ice on top. Of course, that's changing as I type, but your guess is as good as mine as to how much snow is falling and at what elevation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 A couple weeks of this weather and it could definitely be skiable, though. That would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 quote: Originally posted by skykilo: The south side route is a scree slog from hell. thanks for the beta. i think i'll wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 I think the prime time is to climb it in Oct or Nov if you are not skiing. It may be a scree slog during this time but it seemed to go quick then for me. A good weather window and less gear seemed to be what was on my mind. Oh yeah and easier driving and approach too. But with all the new snow falling now it might make it different. I guess it all depends on what one is looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 There actually is a trail that makes it a little better all the way up to the false summit, but it is almost impossible to keep track of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Follow the masses that's the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Hey, TLG, you should come down to Daniel this weekend with Fendall and myself. Not exactly a high altitude 02 brain starve (7980',) but long walk to some great early season sliding on Hyas Creek Glacier. Bring partner and ice tools if needing an ice fix by cruising over to Lynch Glacier. But I think the weathers going to be dropping freshies in a whiteout on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Hear hear Beck, thats a sweet area with some great views (if you get them this weekend). Hope you have as much fun as you possibly can this weekend. TLG, you should join 'em if you can, should be relaxing compared to the Observation Rock Shootout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 aw, crap; i just re-read this thread. if you're going to invite me along, please send me a pm!!! anyway, a couple of friends went up the north side over thanksgiving and said it was primo ice. anybody got better beta than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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