powderhound Posted December 4, 2013 Posted December 4, 2013 Anyone been out there yet? Thinking it could be good to go this weekend. Quote
Eric K Posted December 4, 2013 Posted December 4, 2013 Check it out and report back. Weather is good for ice right now. Eric Quote
Alex Posted December 4, 2013 Posted December 4, 2013 Hate to be skeptical, but its been a really dry fall and is barely cold enough, hope u find some goods! Quote
powderhound Posted December 4, 2013 Author Posted December 4, 2013 @Alex: i think it is cold enough it it a high of 10 at the lake, and correct me if I am wrong but I think the climbs are actually spring fed.... Quote
Alex Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 Sad Cebu is for sure, as is Sudden Change and maybe one or two others, and they will have higher likelihood to be formed because they are also lower angle, But a lot of other lines are snowmelt fed - all stuff left of Sep Gully, and/or steep enough to need enough time to bridge vertical. Psychd to hear what you find! I've climbed there as early as Dec 4th (2 routes) and still little enuff snow to drive to 609. But generally you need wet falls.... Quote
kevino Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 Yo 'hound, A couple winters ago I did the early season approaches to strobach, most recently in 2011. that year had a couple bigger early season storms then some mild temps. here is what it looked like: https://picasaweb.google.com/norditalia3/Strobach Quote
laurel Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 This is a few weeks after that in December 2011: http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurelfan/sets/72157628571844095/with/6573908257/ (looks... surprisingly similar) Quote
Alex Posted December 5, 2013 Posted December 5, 2013 Kevino, pic 4 is Ice Dreams, 7 is First Ice on the Right. Quote
AlpineMonkey Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 I have climbed Ice Dreams as early as 12/3 in 2006 and Sad Cebu as early as 12/8 in 2005. I would think that there is a high chance that these two would be climbable now. I have climbed all different routes at Strobach on 7 different days between 2005 and 2010 with six days being in Dec. and one day in Feb. I often use history for a general guide for ice conditions, for what any of those stats are worth...December is a good time to head up there. Quote
powderhound Posted December 8, 2013 Author Posted December 8, 2013 Looking good there. Climbed primus suckas and a wild variation to sad ce bu, with Tim Stabio today. First on the left looking great. Four different second pitch options. Unholy is huge and fully touching. Drove the milk creek to 1201 to 609. Super quick approach, no sloe shoes. Bleeder project is super close. Have fun, be safe. Bryan Quote
powderhound Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 First on the left got climbed yesterday. Warn there, if it stays warm it will melt out soon. Quote
powderhound Posted December 21, 2013 Author Posted December 21, 2013 Bet first on the left and possibly others are still climbable. You can probably still drive the road to the end of 609, with awd considering the lack of snow fall. Please report back if anyone gets out this weekend. Would like to keep this as an ongoing strobach conditions thread. Bryan Quote
John Frieh Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 Climbed Ice Dreams and first two pitches of Sad Ce'bu yesterday. Climbs are hanging in there but if temps dont get colder will be gone soon. Other observations: - Primus Sucks looks good - Responsible Ladies looks a very thin in the middle but all there - Unholy is starting to turn white; likely out soon. - First on Left first pitch a little thin off ground but all there; second pitch is huge and looks fun - Hate Pony is there One can currently drive the road so approach is easier. Quote
Alex Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 thx for the update. I will head in in next two weeks and see what happens. Quote
John Frieh Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 thx for the update. I will head in in next two weeks and see what happens. Let me know if you dont mind a tag along Quote
Alex Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 full disclosure, I don't have a sled anymore, still want to go? Quote
John Frieh Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 full disclosure, I don't have a sled anymore, still want to go? Full disclosure: I do have one now and yes I do still want to go! So little snow right now you in the area you would want an ATV. Maybe a few inches at most in places on the approach Quote
Rafael_H Posted December 25, 2013 Posted December 25, 2013 May I join you if nobody goes to Lillooet with me, and I decide against a solo trip? Or perhaps you join me, eh? Temps are good for ice areas, town of L-et proper is much warmer so not a good one to judge by. Quote
powderhound Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 Anyone been out there recently? Thinking a trip this weekend. Thanks, Bryan Quote
Taurruss Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Sorry if this doesn't fit the thread definition (condition report) but... Is there truly top ropable ice at Strobach? I have heard that there is. Quote
powderhound Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 Its possible sure....easy, no. Quote
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