Trout Creek Conditions

[Captain panther]

Anyone been there lately? is it all snowy or can i still climb?

[jfs1978]

It's snowy...and yes...you can still climb.

 

You're welcome. =)

[eldiente]

I think climbing TC would be grim right now, maybe some of the OWs would go but I think your hands would go so numb on the thin cracks that you'd have a hard time pulling the triggers on your cams.

 

-Nate

[justinp]

If you can get some clear or mostly clear days the Main Wall is downright enjoyable. The best strategy is to leave camp around 11 (with rope gun if you’re not one) and hit the main wall just as it comes into the sun then climb until sunset. This strategy yields around four hours of climbing so bring a book, pole or a bottle of whiskey to pass the other time.

 

At this time of year the direct approach to the north end sucks due to saturated clayey soils, so it’s best to take the normal approach described on p 9 of Jeff Wenger’s guide. Be careful walking around the base as it is very dangerous if there is any snow (see p 8).

 

[stevetimetravlr]

Justin, Im still a little sore from climbing with you guys on Saturday. Way to rock it! Sorry about sending you up that crack without the big cams, but hey, blame it on Kenny.

[Captain panther]

thanks guys. justin, does that approach ever not such? that thing is quite the adventure when its wet! ive never seen clay ball up like that before

[justinp]

The clayball factor seems to be quite high. Nothing like trying to walk with six inches of mud on your boots. I’ve just recently been turned onto the place… but suspect the north end trail firms right up come springish.

 

Speaking of TC anyone notice the pic of the “northern Idaho local” in the recent rock & ice climbing at Trout Creek, Idaho?

 

Steve ur a crusher