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Andy Hansen
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Jun 18, 2015
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Longmont, CO
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 3,301
I climbed Old Route (Enter the Dragon) on Dragontail Spire for a guides' training. I got a good view of Hallett Peak (no 's). Things seemed relatively dry on the N. Face of Hallett. There was some seeping on the upper 2nd Buttress (Love Route, Better than Love) that could affect the top outs on those routes.
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BirminghamBen
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Jun 19, 2015
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Birmingham, AL
· Joined Jan 2007
· Points: 1,620
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Tom Fralich
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Jun 19, 2015
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Fort Collins, CO
· Joined Nov 2006
· Points: 0
I'd also be interested in any recent beta for Sharkstooth and The Gash. I'm planning to head there Tues/Wed if the forecast is reasonable.
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Gregger Man
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Jun 21, 2015
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Broomfield, CO
· Joined Aug 2004
· Points: 1,769
Tom Fralich wrote:I'd also be interested in any recent beta for Sharkstooth and The Gash. I'm planning to head there Tues/Wed if the forecast is reasonable. Not the Gash, but nearby. The base of the Petit has a little more snow than usual for this time of year (top center of photo.) Sky pond still has ice on part of it, too.
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Andy Hansen
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Jun 21, 2015
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Longmont, CO
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 3,301
Dry rock on Chasm View Wall. And it appears, in fact, there will be a Diamond season this summer despite what others have said above. Splitter conditions in the Park yesterday... Climbed Directissima on CV Wall.
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Jeff Woodward
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Jun 21, 2015
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New Haven, CT
· Joined Oct 2007
· Points: 170
In case it wasn't made clear above, the Petit, Saber, and other alpine rock climbs above Sky Pond are good to go for 2015. It's alpine season, and conditions were fabulous yesterday. Also, there were 5 parties on the Saber yesterday - maybe more than were on the Petit. I guess people are climbing hard this year!
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James Kersey
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Jun 21, 2015
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Livermore, CO
· Joined Apr 2015
· Points: 81
Gregger Man wrote: Not the Gash, but nearby. The base of the Petit has a little more snow than usual for this time of year (top center of photo.) Sky pond still has ice on part of it, too. You were up there this morning? I was on Powell north face snowfields and saw a part of two or three come up behind me near sky pond and then head up that way
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James Kersey
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Jun 21, 2015
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Livermore, CO
· Joined Apr 2015
· Points: 81
Joe Castellano wrote:Does anybody have info on the trail conditions up to Sky Pond? Trail is relatively clear up to the split for the gash. Intermittent snow patches from just below the loch up to this point. After this, both towards sky pond and up the gash the snow becomes more prevalent. The packed snow trail up to lake of glass is quite slick in the wee hours of the morning. The top part of the climb to lake of glass is melted out as is majority of the trail from there to sky pond. I have no pictures as it was still dark when I went through there.
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Eliot Augusto
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Jun 21, 2015
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Lafayette, CO
· Joined Dec 2013
· Points: 60
Any guess as to how long Hallett will remain dry this year? I broke my foot and luckily I have only 5 more weeks to go. I really really want to get this in this year.
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Joe F.
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Jun 21, 2015
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Colorado Springs
· Joined Feb 2008
· Points: 100
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Gregger Man
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Jun 21, 2015
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Broomfield, CO
· Joined Aug 2004
· Points: 1,769
James Kersey wrote: You were up there this morning? I was on Powell north face snowfields and saw a part of two or three come up behind me near sky pond and then head up that way (Wrong date on the caption - 06/20/15. I'm still groggy from my nap today.)
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Nic Lazz
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Jun 21, 2015
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Apr 2011
· Points: 325
Anyone got any new news on Hallet?
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Andy Hansen
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Jun 21, 2015
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Longmont, CO
· Joined Sep 2009
· Points: 3,301
Nic Lazzareschi wrote:Anyone got any new news on Hallet? Hallett N. Face looks relatively dry. Rock routes are probably good to go. A bit of wetness at the top of 2nd Buttress around Love/Better Than Love route. See photo above.
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KM Klimbin
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Jun 21, 2015
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Denver, CO
· Joined Aug 2012
· Points: 20
If anyone has any beta about trail conditions up to Black Lake & Spearhead that would be great. We're looking at heading up there next weekend. thanks
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James Kersey
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Jun 22, 2015
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Livermore, CO
· Joined Apr 2015
· Points: 81
Gregger Man wrote: (Wrong date on the caption - 06/20/15. I'm still groggy from my nap today.) Ah, carry on then!
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Jason Antin
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Jun 22, 2015
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Golden, CO
· Joined May 2009
· Points: 1,375
Andy Hansen wrote: Hallett N. Face looks relatively dry. Rock routes are probably good to go. A bit of wetness at the top of 2nd Buttress around Love/Better Than Love route. See photo above. We climbed the Second Buttress Tour on Saturday and it was bone dry.
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Scott Bennett
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Jun 22, 2015
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Western North America
· Joined Jan 2008
· Points: 1,265
Climbed Pervertical Sanctuary yesterday (6.21.15), was dry and very warm! Other routes on the left side of the Diamond looked dry also, but can't comment on Casual Route. We were mostly able to stay on rock on Upper Keiners, so no need for axes or 'pons there. Can't comment on the North Chimney, since we approached by climbing Dreamweaver and traversing over via the Loft, Lamb Slide and Broadway. This was super fun, but did require crampons and an axe. We descended the N. Face, mostly just walking on soft snow, with two rappels past icy sections. -Scott
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Jones
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Jun 22, 2015
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jun 2015
· Points: 5
Walked past the Gash yesterday and took this photo. Not sure if I got the entire approach in the photo, but this should give you an idea. Shortly after the split to Andrews Glacier after Loch Vale, the snow became pretty continuous up to the glacier.
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Jason Antin
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Jun 23, 2015
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Golden, CO
· Joined May 2009
· Points: 1,375
Scott Bennett wrote:Climbed Pervertical Sanctuary yesterday (6.21.15), was dry and very warm! Other routes on the left side of the Diamond looked dry also, but can't comment on Casual Route. We were mostly able to stay on rock on Upper Keiners, so no need for axes or 'pons there. Can't comment on the North Chimney, since we approached by climbing Dreamweaver and traversing over via the Loft, Lamb Slide and Broadway. This was super fun, but did require crampons and an axe. We descended the N. Face, mostly just walking on soft snow, with two rappels past icy sections. -Scott Super Link-Up Scott! We saw you guys out there. Glacier Gorge ? - Any of you guys been out there in the last few days? Hoping to get on the Spearhead but curious about approach conditions.
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weston bierma
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Jun 24, 2015
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Vail, CO
· Joined May 2012
· Points: 35
Conditions on the Petit Grepon were superb and casual yesterday!
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