spotly Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Steep snow is my weak area (one of them). Of course, I've "endured" if that's the way to get to the good rock I'd like to do a few mild to moderate coulior climbs this year to push my comfort level a little - work on that weakness. Any suggestions for some local routes? Short climbs are ok. Not looking for too much gnar and not a huge fan of gruelling snowshoe approaches. Was thinking about making the long drive to climb the Leuthold Coulior but hoping there's something closer - maybe N. Idaho or Cabinets. Any suggestions appreciated. Looking for both winter and spring routes. Domo. P.S. I can't ski. Edited December 10, 2009 by spotly Quote
Sol Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 stuart glacier coulour ice cliff glacier that coulour on enchantment peak north buttress coulour on colchuck ... Quote
Water Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 no expert here, but I just did Leuthold Coulior (or the upper half of it) for the first time last weekend and found it pretty mild if you for sure want to start small/close to comfort range. though there has got to be a similar coulior closer to you than that. Quote
spotly Posted December 10, 2009 Author Posted December 10, 2009 no expert here, but I just did Leuthold Coulior (or the upper half of it) for the first time last weekend and found it pretty mild if you for sure want to start small/close to comfort range. though there has got to be a similar coulior closer to you than that. Yeah, Leuthold looks like it would be about my comfort zone and I'll probably head over there if I can't find anything closer. Might just drive over to the Selkirks and poke around. Quote
Dane Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 East face of Snowshoe, N face of Stevens, any of the little N faces around the St Regis basin, north side of Roothann when you don't have to ski or walk 10 miles. N Face of Chair. Pleanty of stuff with in a short drive of Spokane. Stevens and the St Regis basin can be really fun this time of year for steep snow. Just don't get youself buried! Quote
Roadstead1 Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Pleanty of stuff with in a short drive of Spokane. Stevens and the St Regis basin can be really fun this time of year for steep snow. Just don't get youself buried! killed Quote
YocumRidge Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 N Face of Chair And South column on Chair. The best thing you can link up both on the same day. Quote
goatboy Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 lots of new snow falling now, maybe keep the snow routes in shape a little longer... Quote
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