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The Diamond: Approach Conditions

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BoulderCharles · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 95

Does anyone know the latest conditions on the snow/ice ramp to approach the north chimney? Is it possible to kick in steps or should we plan on crampons/micro-spikes?

Jfriday1 · · Golden, CO · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 40

I would like to know for this coming weekend as well. :)

James Kersey · · Livermore, CO · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 81

Not sure how much it helps, but I was on Lamb's Slide on Saturday. Snow was solid, though not truly icy. With a single kick I could get a small "step" enough for the front points and the ball of my foot. In most spots multiple kicks didn't seem to get me much more. I was at the base of Lamb's Slide right at sun up.

Micah Lewkowitz · · Ridgway, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 0

Last Thursday, there were good steps kicked leading into the N. Chimney. Though I found lightweight crampons helpful for the approach, it can certainly be done w/o if you're comfortable on a moderate snow slope w/ sticky dot rubber. The snow was soft on the surface inches, but icy below, you wouldn't be able to modify steps too much with soft approach shoes.

Jfriday1 · · Golden, CO · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 40

thank you

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