max Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 12/13/01 As of December 13, 2001. The Ouray Ice Park is open for 2001/2002. The new South Park Climbs all saw first ascents this morning. The upper gorge is in great shape but the lower gorge needs one more week of water. Temps are cold (Daytime highs of 15 degrees and nightime lows of -5 below.) The climbing will be getting better and better over the next week. Most of the climbs surrounding Ouray have come in. Climbing in the skylight area is great right now. All of the climbs are in and the ice is thicker than usual. The Ribbon and Birdbrain are not in. After 2-4 feet of new snow on Thanksgiving many new smears and unclimbed routes are appearing on Southern aspects. Avalanche condition in Ouray remain Considerable particularly on Northern and Northeastern facing slopes. High winds and 6-12 inches of new snow friday along with cold temperatures are not allowing the snowpack to stabilize. In Eureka Stairway to Heaven is in. The first pitch of Whorehouse Hose is in but the second ramp is unclimbable. The ice is in great condition on both climbs. All other Eureka climbs are in. South Mineral most climbs are in but have lengthy approaches. The 14 new climbs in the South Park area are forming up nicely.Gravity's Rainbow, Kennedy's and Horsetail are in but thin. Dexter Slabs is in. In Telluride - Ames Fall is in. Ames Ice Hose is in with a thin first pitch. Bridal Veil Falls is formed. This message will be updated daily and weekly depending on if I'm climbing or not. Thanks for your patience with our website. Erin Eddy, President, Ouray Ice Park Inc. Quote
AlpineK Posted December 15, 2001 Posted December 15, 2001 Sorry Max but CO does suck. But it sucks for different reasons than climbing. Have fun with your ice! Quote
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