Utah Ice Conditions, 2013 - 2014

cdec wrote:The gate is locked down low and adds 20 to the walk. Haven't been down there is a few years so if this is the new norm please forgive me.

Went and did Back Off on Saturday (1/25). We got to the base of the climb at approximately 8am. The ice was very brittle, every swing dinner plated. By the second pitch the ice was drippy and soft, making it easy to look like a hero.

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• **Before everybody freaks out, this route is highly prone to avalanches. Take caution and know what you are getting into.

My two partners and I also climbed Squash Head & Backoff Sat 1/25.
The start of pitch one of Squash Head was a little wet on the left side and chandeliery on the right. Pitch two slightly wet up the gully to the belay.

On the following day, Sun 1/26, we sent The Candlestick.

Anybody know if the GWI BBQ is going to happen this Sunday?

Yes, it is. Check the forums, it's a thread or two below this one.

The Bridal Veil Ice Festival is also this weekend......they've had challenges in pulling this off. I'm hoping they get a lot of support and good attendance. The BBQ can wait.....(can't it?)

Anyone tried the left side of Candlestick this year? Drippy?

Climbed Candlestick on 1/29. It could be climbed left, center or right not drippy at all.
It was is great shape.

And
The GWI SB BBQ probably can't wait as it has been traditionally been held on Super Bowl Sunday. The GWI BBQ is the very essence of what an Ice Fest is. A gathering of "squishy bunnies", both named and anonymous, to celebrate ice, mountains, climbing, friends, spirits and grilled meats.

Going head to head with the shenanigans in LCC was perhaps not the best scheduling decision.

Crampons and Sombrero ready!

Yes, I know about the Superbowl Day traditional BBQ, however I (and others) know how much work has been put into resurrecting the Bridal Veil Falls Ice Fest.

Solution: might not be too late to cancel the SuperBowl!

Cake & eat/drink it too: best day for Bridal Veil festival may be Sat anyway then buck it up & skin over to the GWI, descending from above. Many will be impressed.

On serious side, people can attend both and should do so.

If you look at the dates you can do both. the Bridal Veil Festival is today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday) The GWI BBQ is Sunday. So attend both...

Correct but I heard that the avi control might be an issue today (I say that based on late night rumors so apologies......this could be totally incorrect) and a few other Friday things have changed (i.e., Jeff Lowe can't make it) but I think Steve can. I hope this doesn't deter anyone from going today nor tomorrow.

You're right....thanks for the correction on dates (but you can still skin over either way!)

That wold be one Burly! ski...
Dallen

If there was any doubt, Maple still isn't in. Nothing.

Anyone know if Willard Falls is in??? Much appreciated!

Willard Falls was in on Dec. 22, haven't been back since so I can't attest to its current condition.

FYI...

avalanche warning

THIS AVALANCHE WARNING IS FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL UTAH. EXPECTED SNOW AND WIND FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND WILL CREATE DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS. THE WARNING BEGINS IN THE LOGAN AND OGDEN AREA MOUNTAINS TODAY AND THE WASATCH RANGE, UINTA MOUNTAINS AND MANTI SKYLINE TONIGHT. DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS SHOULD PERSIST THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THIS WARNING DOES NOT INCLUDE SKI AREAS OR HIGHWAYS WHERE AVALANCHE CONTROL IS NORMALLY DONE.

Maybe one of the worst overall ice climbing seasons we've had in years?