North Faces conditions

[mhux]

Pretty familiar with the NW but haven't been around for a year, coming back Friday for a few weeks to climb/ski whats in.

 

I've heard that the snowpack is good but recently it has been warm, more June than May. Wondering if the classic N face routes still in or is it more volcano corn season? Thinking Hood, Dragontail, Stuart, and other May alpine ice routes. Any recommendations for routes you enjoy in these conditions are welcome too! Thanks in advance, and see you out there!

 

Max

[mhux]

No bites? Trailheads are still snowed in, stuff up high must still be good...

[JasonG]

Actually more July/August than May. But May weather returned today so things may shape up again on the high north facing terrain.

 

Let us know what you find!