Denver Ice

[underworld]

i'm going to be in denver between christmas and new years - any suggestions for shops to talk to regarding conditions and other beta while i'm there?

 

thanks!

[NYC007]

vail isnt too far, cant remember the name of the local shop.

[fishstick]

See Mountain project link below.

 

Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder has pretty good beta.

 

RMNP stuff in Loch Vale and Glacier gorge will be in, with exceptions of necro (early season) and womb with a view (late season). Routes below Broadway (diamond) will likely not be in (early season).

 

Vail should be in but expect crowds.

 

All of this is a guess based on two seasons in the area.

 

http://www.mountainproject.com/scripts/W...amp;filter=COND

 

Cheers,

 

GB

[Farrgo]

RMNP can be a bit hit or miss conditions wise.

 

Vail will definately be in. Don't worry about crowds unless you plan on climbing the Wi3 next to Secret Probation, the Thang, the Fang, or Rigid Designator. I climbed at the Belfry and at the Club many times last season and never waited for anything. Weekdays are definately better then weekends.

 

Lincoln Falls will be in, and there is more than enough ice to go around.

[Dechristo]

Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder has pretty good beta.

[mountainmatt]

Boulder canyon can be in depending on the year. The advantage there is you can do some single pitch ice in the morning, take a lunch break, and rock climb at table mesa in the afternoon in the sun.

[JRCO]

Check out Jack Roberts Ice Conditions for more information. I second the Lincoln Falls idea. A lot of ice to go around. A little closer to Denver, Clear Creek Canyon just out of Golden has some fun ice to climb.

[marcus]

try here:RMNP conditions

[crazy_t]

Neptune Mountaineering vote #3. Call them, you'll see. The best gear shop in the US, go in and check out the "museum".

 

As mentioned, Boulder Canyon (shortest drive from Denver, besides Hwy 6 ice btw Golden and I-70), Lincoln Falls, Vail, RMNP of course. Boulder Canyon, Hwy 6 (Clear Creek) and Lincoln Falls are all 5 minute max approaches.

[DONNY1125]

The mountain shopn in fort collins use to have some pretty helpful people if you are going to rmnp via hwy 34 there is a climbing shop on the south side just before you get to estes park which is the town you go through to get to the park and a decent guide book is "RMNP the climbers guide high peaks"

 

ps dont forget to acclimate

[Mark_Husbands]

in Denver, Wilderness Exchange Unlimited. carries seconds and blemished stuff for pretty good prices. knowledgable staff.