mattschweiker Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Trip: Dragontail Peak - Triple Couloirs Date: 4/29/2012 Trip Report: Jeff, John, Gerry and I climbed the Triple Couloris route on Dragontail this past weekend. The road was still closed as of last weekend but looked to be in shape to be opened very soon. At our camp at Colchuck lake we weren't sure whether the runnells would be "in". Conditions were perfect neve in the couloirs which helped us make good time of the first colouir to the base of the runnells. The conditions in the runnells alternated between thin (1-3 in) ice and snow/mixed climbing. We used only several screws and mostly pins and cams for protection. There was one more thin ice/mixed pitch between the 2nd and final couloir. To the summit was more crusier couloir climbing in pefect conditions. We saw Jess's group and got some good photo's, send me a PM with your email address and we can send them over Edited May 3, 2012 by mattschweiker Quote
Raoul Duke Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Nicely done! So the road is snow free? How is the trail to the lake? Quote
jstreet Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Road was clear until the last mile or so then it had about 1-2 feet of snow on it. Doubt it will be open this weekend but probably next. Trail to lake all snow, should be a good packed trail now. Quote
Micah Faville Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 any pics of prusik's south face? hoping to get it this coming week Quote
Vernman23 Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Road should be open Friday or Saturday. It is snow free Quote
Josh Lewis Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 My brother went to Icicle Ridge today, says the road to Colchuck is still closed. I wonder when the gate itself will open. With all the avalanche danger I don't think the rangers are in any hurry to open it. Quote
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