Ice Near Whistler ???

[Panos]

Hello folks,

 

At thanksgiving I am going to Whistler for skiing and I would be interested to have a rest day from skiing doing some ice climbing instead. Is there any steep ice in condition in the area ? Any guide book ? Any internet resources ?

 

Any help would be much appreciated. I am also looking for a partner since my skiing friends do not ice climb. I lead WI4+.

 

Cheers, Ibex

[Matt Kidd]

http://www.rei.com/product/725399

Check this before you go for possible reports on conditions -

http://www.westcoastice.com/

I might be free to get out as well depending when you are going. Fire me a PM if you are interested.

 

[gertlush]

I'm no ice climber but November in Whistler you're probably not going to find anything unfortunately.

[glassgowkiss]

I'm no ice climber but November in Whistler you're probably not going to find anything unfortunately.

my friend, some of the best ice/mix climbing is around this time of the year, you just have to know where

 

 

[G-spotter]

A shovel might help too, blackcomb got like 2 feet of fresh yesterday

[mwalker]

I'm no ice climber but November in Whistler you're probably not going to find anything unfortunately.

my friend, some of the best ice/mix climbing is around this time of the year, you just have to know where

 

 

I don't suppose you'd like to elaborate on that would you?

[marc_leclerc]

Just keep going north after whistler and hit up North Joffre creek.. check westcoastice.com and this site for TR's and info.

[G-spotter]

NJC is usually a late bloomer (better in february and after)

 

Bob probably means Husume Buttress at el.

[marc_leclerc]

From Vancouver drive East on Hwy #1, pick me up, and go to one of the many ice routes around the Fraser Valley.

[jmace]

What routes are in, in the valley this weekend?

[marc_leclerc]

I bet the Sumallo Headwall routes could be in... Wanna climb one?

[steller]

The sumallo head wall routes could suffer warm temps as well. the last time is was below 0 at Foundation mines (closest remote wx stn) 0300 nov 24th. Thats at 1650 meters high. the temps do tend to invert in there. so u may be in luck! Just a heads up. its currently 2.2 degrees at foundation WX stn.

 

Chris.

[fern]

Sumallo headwall is nowhere near Whistler - i.e. make a new thread and don't confuse the tourons

[marc_leclerc]

Sumallo Headwall is near Whistler if you are looking from space...