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2015 Alpine Rock Conditions

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Andy Hansen · · Longmont, CO · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 3,130

I just wanted to open a thread for the current Alpine Rock conditions for the state of Colorado. Please let this include bouldering (because boulderers are people too... sort of).

As far as I know most bigger alpine faces in RMNP are still heavily saturated but things seem to be shaping up steadily. There is just a bit of snow left on Table Ledge on el Diamante.

Rock of Ages is dry and climbable. Bouldering activity on Bear Lake Rd. and Wild Basin seems to be steady.

Lauren DeLaunay · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 5

Spiral Route on Notchtop is dry with a small amount of snow in the meadow. Some snow on the approach and in the descent gully. All raps are good/updated.

Joseph DeGaetano · · Fayetteville, WV but curren… · Joined May 2008 · Points: 560

Any info on The Diamond?

Sarah K · · Boulder, CO · Joined May 2009 · Points: 80

Does anyone know the conditions of Ellingwood Ledges on Crestone Needle? A friend from out of state is thinking about tackling it next Wednesday (June 24).

Brendan Magee · · Parker, CO · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 0

Just commenting to follow.

Jon Sullivan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 0

Most of the Diamond will have some snow melt in cracks. Approach is super snowy still as well as Broadway. It's going to be a late season up there if any at all. its ankle to over boot post hole right above tree line. Dreamweaver coliour probably climbs well now though.
Hope this helps.

WadeM · · Auburn, Ca · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 481

Snow starts 2.2 miles after the Glacier Gorge TH heading towards Mills Lake

Scott Bennett · · Western North America · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 1,265

Here are a few photos from yesterday, 6.14.2015, in RMNP. The Long's Peak trail to Chasm Junction was mostly dry, with short patches of soft snow.

East Face of Long's, 6.14.2015.

Diamond, 6.14.2015.

Glacier Gorge, 6.14.2015.

Spearhead, 6.14.2015.

a Ball · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 35

Any info on Hallett? guessing it is a similar story as above...

Wrinkledpants · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2015 · Points: 10
a Ball wrote:Any info on Hallett? guessing it is a similar story as above...
Went up Dragon's Tail this weekend. Approach to Emerald was dry, sans a few snow patches. Snow was soft bottom to top. No signs of recent slides. Flattop was starting to look thin. Second photo is right after topping out.

Emerald Lake.

Topped out on Dragon's Tail.
Rigggs24 · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 45

There is snow on the trail the entire time from the loch to sky pond. hiking poles and maybe yak traks are good to have. Snow is quite slushy and running water on parts of the trail.

Sky Pond Area, 6/14/2015.

Sky Pond area, 6/14/2015.

James Kersey · · Livermore, CO · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 81
Rigggs24 wrote:There is snow on the trail the entire time from the loch to sky pond. hiking poles and maybe yak traks are good to have. Snow is quite slushy and running water on parts of the trail.
Do you have any more pics of Powell N. Face? Thinking of heading that way this weekend.
Rigggs24 · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 45
James Kersey wrote: Do you have any more pics of Powell N. Face? Thinking of heading that way this weekend.
I dont. We were just hiking and stopped at the pond
James Kersey · · Livermore, CO · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 81
Rigggs24 wrote: I dont. We were just hiking and stopped at the pond
No problem. Still a pretty decent view. Thanks!
darren · · Durango, Colorado · Joined Jun 2001 · Points: 0

Just erased my post about conditions for spearhead in RMNP when I saw this post. Seems like it is probably too wet to climb this weekend?

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640
Sarah K wrote:Does anyone know the conditions of Ellingwood Ledges on Crestone Needle? A friend from out of state is thinking about tackling it next Wednesday (June 24).
I'm not sure about the actual route, but the town of Crestone had flood evacuations several days ago.

Lots of water and snow around the Sangres
Jason Brown · · Carbondale, CO · Joined Nov 2001 · Points: 1,072

How about the black wall Mount Evans

aikibujin · · Castle Rock, CO · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 300
Sarah K wrote:Does anyone know the conditions of Ellingwood Ledges on Crestone Needle? A friend from out of state is thinking about tackling it next Wednesday (June 24).
Not first hand info, but this is the most recent photo of Crestone Needle I've seen (taken on June 4).



Of course a lot could have changed in two weeks, but I have not seen anything more recent than this. It is from a ski trip report, I hope that helps!
Joe Castellano · · Boulder · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 76

Does anybody have info on the trail conditions up to Sky Pond?

Rigggs24 · · Denver, CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 45
Joe Castellano wrote:Does anybody have info on the trail conditions up to Sky Pond?
i was there Sunday. The trail is fairly clear up to the loch. Some small snow banks before the loch. Trail is mostly all covered in snow after the loch. It is wet and slushy. An occasional post hole. No need for snowshoes. yak traks or the like will be fine and some hiking poles are useful. Definitely wear waterproof boots.
Dark Helmet · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 995
Jay 1975 wrote:How about the black wall Mount Evans
I climbed ice on the black wall a couple of weeks ago. There was still a lot of snow and huge cornices so I'd be surprised if it wasn't seeping.
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