Utah Ice Conditions, 2013 - 2014
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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.The USFS has been closing it down low the past few years. Seems like whenever the snow level gets high enough to cover the road up. |
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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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Anybody know if the GWI BBQ is going to happen this Sunday? |
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Yes, it is. Check the forums, it's a thread or two below this one. |
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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?) |
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Anyone tried the left side of Candlestick this year? Drippy? |
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Climbed Candlestick on 1/29. It could be climbed left, center or right not drippy at all. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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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. |
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That wold be one Burly! ski... |
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If there was any doubt, Maple still isn't in. Nothing. |
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Anyone know if Willard Falls is in??? Much appreciated! |
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Willard Falls was in on Dec. 22, haven't been back since so I can't attest to its current condition. |
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FYI... |
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Maybe one of the worst overall ice climbing seasons we've had in years? |