tahoe/eastside ice
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Experienced New England ice climber in need of partners to do some ice cragging this winter. Psyched to get out but don't really know where or when. Have all gear. |
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David, |
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Always looking to get out on some ice. I'm down for local ice or road tripping to find some. Didn't climb any last year but was leading WI4 a few years ago. Let me know if you want to get out. |
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I moved to British Columbia, so I certainly won't be going to California to ice climb with you any time soon, but your best bet is Coldstream Canyon right outside of Truckee. The ice is located right on the south side of the canyon and is the only place that it could be located if you check it out on Google Earth. The road up Coldstream Canyon can be a bit heinous, but there is an alternative approach from the ski area (which I have never done). If approaching up the road, I seem to remember that you need to take a right a few miles up the canyon. I think the sign says Coldstream Canyon is to the left, but this takes you to an angry private property owner. |
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jack s. wrote:.... Coldstream Canyon can be a bit heinous, but there is an alternative approach from the ski area (which I have never done). ....Yeah, this is one of the areas that I was suggesting that you will need a local to help you get info. Not that you can't figure it out on your own, but.... Also, there is a section at the back of Mike Carville's rock climbing lake Tahoe book. You may want to pick up a copy of this book and look through it. Also, I would disagree with Jack S. that the eastern Sierra ice is too busy to be worth it. During a weekday, the climbing at Lee Vining can be fantastic and not nearly as beat out as one would think (way less beat out than the ice in Vail, CO). |
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J. Albers wrote: Also, I would disagree with Jack S. that the eastern Sierra ice is too busy to be worth it. During a weekday, the climbing at Lee Vining can be fantastic and not nearly as beat out as one would think (way less beat out than the ice in Vail, CO).I have been pretty spoiled when it comes to ice. Coming from Hyalite, California has very chopped ice, but I suppose this is a matter of perspective. Like I say, the ESI guidebook is still worth owning and using, but the climbs certainly aren't anywhere near my favourite. |
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jack s. wrote: I have been pretty spoiled when it comes to ice. Coming from Hyalite, California has very chopped ice, but I suppose this is a matter of perspective.Yeah, Cody and Hyalite are indeed in their own league, but you get your sticks where you can. Cheers. |
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I'm always looking for partners. I'm in bay area and come up on weekends. Been climbing ice last few season. let me know. |
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I am looking for trips as well. |
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Thinking of taking my ice gear for a long walk on Sunday into Coldstream. I know it's a long shot, but hoping something forms with the three days of cold temps. Anyone interested in joining? |
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Complete ice newbie here, but I'm hoping to get a few trips to Tahoe in (between the ski trips). I have my gear (except screws), and I'm more than happy to trade cold belays, cold beers and gas money for experience. I'm located in the North Bay/Santa Rosa area. |
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Hey pat we can set top ropes in Tahoe. Alos if your totally new I recommend the Sierra Mountain guides ice 101. Really helps you get good skills from the get go. |
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Anybody want to get out and swing some tools this weekend in/around Tahoe? |
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weather got cold this week. I think this weekend probably still too early. If it stays cold I might be interested in getting out next weekend. |
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i'm looking for ice climbing partner(s) in jan for lee vining. anyone climb at lee vining? do you recommend it? anyone interested to go, let me know! I'm also free in februuary too. |
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i'm also open to ice climbing anywhere in with good ice in the sierras/tahoe area based on the threads i've read. |
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Sierra mountain guides |
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I'm in Reno through the 3rd. If anyone wants to get out to cold stream or some other ice between now and then I'm available at 7seven5 3one3 31six4. |
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Sierra Mountain Center runs Lee Vining ice trips. Going to be real good after this cold snap! |
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i'm going to be in lee vining around the 1st if anyone wants to join. just me and someone else who's never done it. |
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I've got Sunday-Thursday off and looking to get out on some ice. |