t_rutl Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hey all...anyone have a recent bead on the condition of the couloir access to Forbidden's West Ridge? Thinking of taking an alpine novice out but only if the couloir is in good shape. As always, thanks in advance! Cheers, Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasdair Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Should be in good shape still. Here is what it looked like a couple of weeks ago. http://alasdairturner.blogspot.com/2011/07/west-ridge-of-forbidden-peak-climb-with.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rutl Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks Alasdair! Great pics as always. When you were up there, how was the exit off the snow to the rock at the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasdair Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 There is no exit to rock. I was snow until you get to the ridge. Thats the way it was two weeks ago. I will update on Monday. Heading to the N. ridge tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hey all...anyone have a recent bead on the condition of the couloir access to Forbidden's West Ridge? Thinking of taking an alpine novice out but only if the couloir is in good shape. As always, thanks in advance! Cheers, Troy The couloir is OK right now, but not for long. There is a section with a steep traverse over a bad runout and a fairly narrow snow bridge just as you enter the couloir. Above that it is cruiser up to the scramble section to the ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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