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Lover's Leap conditions

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Kevin Dale · · Denver · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 105

Planning to head to the Leap this weekend, for the first time. How's the snow/wetness/general conditions?

Clockwork Orange · · California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 335

its primed and ready to go!

Kevin Dale · · Denver · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 105

Awesome, thanks Brennen.

Rohan de Launey · · South Lake Tahoe · Joined May 2012 · Points: 15

Soaking wet, windy and cold. Wouldn't recomend it for a few more weeks... ;)

Aaron Hope · · San Luis Obispo · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 341

Was there this last weekend. Hogsback was wet in places. East Wall was perfect. Main wall wet with small patches of snow. it's been so warm, however, I wouldn't be surprised if the wet spots have dried up by now.

Josh Hutch · · State of Jefferson · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 90

Are there always Rattlesnakes everywhere out there? Saw 6 today

Clockwork Orange · · California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 335
Rohan de Launey wrote:Soaking wet, windy and cold. Wouldn't recomend it for a few more weeks... ;)
o did i say primed? i mean a wet crapfest ;)
Clifton Santiago · · Denver, CO · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 0
Josh Hutch wrote:Are there always Rattlesnakes everywhere out there? Saw 6 today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeTceAZvCtI
Tyler Wick · · Bishop, CA · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 200

seriously, I also saw 8-10 rattlesnakes today

Walter Graf · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 70

Was there over the weekend, conditions were great. They just opened the campground on Friday I think, but aren't charging until May 4. The water is not on yet.
Didn't see any rattlesnakes but other people around did.

Anybody know about the falcon-related closures? I heard that part or all of the main wall was closed, but didn't see any signs. We didn't climb there but saw other parties that did.

Colonel Mustard · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Sep 2005 · Points: 1,241
Josh Hutch wrote:Are there always Rattlesnakes everywhere out there? Saw 6 today
Bring your dog!
Tyler Wick · · Bishop, CA · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 200

Part of the central wall and east wall are closed annually april-september. Main wall is not included that I know of, I went up corrugation corner this weekend..

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Pat Hastings · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 10

Was going to go to the Leap tomorrow, but weather forecast looks like rain in South lake Tahoe. Can anyone up there verify how climbable things probably are?

Colonel Mustard · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Sep 2005 · Points: 1,241
orestes wrote:Was going to go to the Leap tomorrow, but weather forecast looks like rain in South lake Tahoe. Can anyone up there verify how climbable things probably are?
I would not bet on it being dry. If you are really hard up, you can definitely climb in the wet/rain on granite though.
bergbryce · · California · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 145

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It has rained a lot today. There will likely be some dry rock somewhere by the weekend though.
Pat Hastings · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 10

Thanks. I'm not that desperate, will wait to head up there. Though all that snow would keep the rattlesnakes at bay...

bergbryce · · California · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 145

Just an fyi.... Came VERY close to stepping on a ~3.5' long rattler the other day at the Leap. Had just finished Bear's Reach, maybe 30' from the lip just starting to head down the walkoff and he was sunning himself on the edge of the trail. I barely heard the rattle over the wind and saw some movement out of the corner of my eye, looked down and he was coiled and rattling. I stepped within probably 8" of him.

It was a scary reminder. Just watch the trail where you are walking and look closely. They blend into their surroundings very well. They aren't aggressive so if you can steer clear of them you should be fine.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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