Leavenworth - Snow Creek Wall Conditions

[yasso1am]

Hey I'm new to the area, sorry if I'm using this section incorrectly, but was interested in checking out a few routes on the Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth. Anyone been up there lately? Is there snow up to the base of the climbs? How about the ledges?

 

I would like to head up there this weekend/Monday (to avoid crowds?)

 

Thanks in advance!

 

-Andrew

[kinnikinnick]

or icicle buttress, givler's dome...?

[Spore]

might be early for Snow Creek, Icicle Buttress, Givlers, or any thing thats on that side of the road and south facing would be in better shape.

[keelanmj]

Anyone been up there recently? Thinking of heading out this Wednesday or Thursday for a long weekend. How is snow creek wall?

[jcp]

I was up there before this last snow cycle, and it wasn't really ready yet. South facing aspects are nice. I can imagine after the last snow it only got a little worse.

[stevetimetravlr]

I think Snow Creek Wall closes April 1 thru July for raptor nesting, so you got 2 weeks or wait for summer.

[summitchaserCJB]

You would avoid the crowds.

Edited March 15, 2010 by summitchaserCJB

[keelanmj]

jcp: By not really ready, do you mean it was wet/snowy, or just cold?

 

Has anyone been climbing lower in the canyon? I would love to get some early Leavenworth in rather than Vantage... Actually Index is looking promising too.

[mountainmatt]

I was out there yesterday in the lower Icicle creek area (Sam's hill and such). That area is totally dry and mostly clean (some moss on the slabs as usual).

 

I looked up at Snow Creek wall and there is a descent amount of snow at the top of the wall. Most of the routes are likely wet (you could see the water run-off from a long ways away), and the walk off would probably suck right now. A few weeks of warm weather should help that out.

 

We saw lots of ticks, but were lucky enough to avoid them.

[telemarker]

Don't know where you got your mis-information about closure of SCW in April, since there has not been any decision made as yet.

[rocketparrotlet]

How is R&D looking?

 

-Mark

[stevetimetravlr]

The only information I have is off the internet which shows they closed it during that time period last year. I assume they may do the same this year if the falcons return to their nest? if you have more detailed information, feel free to share it.

[telemarker]

I called the Leavenworth Ranger Station and asked. They said no decision has been made yet. All bets are off though if they return I'm sure.