Eastern Oregon Ice?

[ColinB]

So I hear that the stuff exists. That's about it. Where does one go to find more info on Strawberry ice/stuff in the Elkhorns/ice in the Wallowas? My meager Westsider brain cannot conjure up data alone. Any help is appreciated. Finding more ice in this state sure seems like a novel concept.

 

-Colin

[Winter]

Someone posted up a listing of E. Or. ice climbs. I'm pretty sure if you run a search for Strawberry and ice, you'll find it.

[Farrgo]

There is stuff out there but from a cost/benefit analysis, by the time you drive there you might as well keep on going to Bozeman or Canadian Rockies.

[layton]

IT extist, and is awesome. BUT! I honest to god cannot remember any beta. That said, it's that local hardman secret invitation only shit. So, I doubt the internet gurus will provide. My advice is to ask the local PDX ice hardmen. They will give you the beta if you promise not to spill the beans. Don't PM me, I honestly don't remember.

[shapp]

Pick a cold snap go to upper strawberry lake, can't be missed, pick a cold snap go up rock creek in the Elkhorns - can't be missed. Wait for somewhat extended cold snap in the Wallowa Valley and head up the Lostine River - look around can't be missed.

Edited November 19, 2009 by shapp

[kurthicks]

I had, at one time, considered compiling beta for an online oregon ice guide. not worth it. there's not much to be had--given the temperate climate, access concerns, and private property. Farrgo is right and so is Shapp. Why not toss you a few ideas to get you started though:

Wallowas - Lostine River Valley and Hurricane Drainage

Elkhorns Mountains - "After Image" clocks in at WI5 and some other stuff

Paulina Falls near Bend

The stuff on Hood near the Eliot

The Gorge on occasion when it freezes

I've heard rumors of stuff near Burns, but know nothing more.

[ColinB]

Thanks for the good ideas from you all, especially shapp and kurthicks. Back to the searching I go. But now I have real places to go find.

[wdietsch]

Here's an old TR ...

 

Wallowa Ice, March '02

[shapp]

You need nothing more than the drainages I listed. Get on map quest and topozone and you will find "easy" routes to drive then snow machine/ski to these areas. Watch weather underground and go when it is cold. You will see the ice. What more info is necessary? p.s. approach skis are needed for Strawberry and a snow machine wouldn't hurt either Rock Creek.

Edited November 19, 2009 by shapp