Colfax

[Skatan]

Any word on conditions?

[Dane]

much new snow on the approach in the last 3 or 4 days

[Skatan]

Thanks Dane I'll look else where

[lazzara]

Hiked in this AM with some intention of climbing.

 

Slow trail breaking on the Coleman (skis OK, snowshoes less OK), wind from the approaching blowing snow around up high , a recent crown high on the Coleman Headwall and not-so inspiring looking ice (from afar) combined to make us reconsider.

 

Moving across slopes of >35deg above gaping holes would also have made me think >twice.

 

Maybe this route starts to dry up when it gets to be regularly cold?

 

Skiing OK on lower Coleman - wind affected for sure.

Edited November 12, 2010 by lazzara