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[TR] Alpine Lakes - Dragontail Gerber-Sink 5/2/2015


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Trip: Alpine Lakes - Dragontail Gerber-Sink

 

Date: 5/2/2015

 

Trip Report:

After a couple of false starts earlier this season, it was nice to complete this route before it disappeared for the year. Bryce and I walked in the night before and had doubts if it would still go. The nights have been below freezing and it stays in the shade most of the day. But the days are getting warmer, and no one is walking on Colchuck Lake any longer.

We woke to below freezing temps and decided to give it a shot. We were surprised to find the entire route still in great shape. The ice had some hollow and brittle spots, but for the most part it was well adhered and hard. Big toes are out of commission for awhile from all the kicking in front pointing.

The alternating ice and neve snow bands of the lower 5 pitches kept the burning calves tolerable. The ice in this section might last another week or two if it doesn't heat up too much.

Bryce kept his nerves steady leading up the run-out headwall (left exit) pitch. Bare handed with crampons on dry rock, the feet did not feel secure. After 30' the well adhered moss sticks meant the worst was over.

Compared to the traffic from the previous weeks, we didn't see anyone on the route all day.

 

Gear Notes:

6 screws, small rack to 2", 2 pickets

 

Approach Notes:

Trail is dry.

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