San Juan ice is out?

I haven't been into the alpine for two weeks now. Based upon temps and the recent tragic event in Silverton. Is the ice out?

Stairway to Heaven and other north slope ice in Eureka area is in nice as of Sunday 2/1/15. Don't know about south-facing climbs or the ice park.

Thank you Kendrick. Last year I was on top of a fall late season when I realized the top was missing (couldnt see it from the ground). It made the most f*%@ed up sound i've ever heard in my life and shook like a bomb went off... without a doubt the worst feeling I have ever had in my entire life. Would rather not ever relive that experience.

Eldo Love wrote:Thank you Kendrick. Last year I was on top of a fall late season when I realized the top was missing (couldnt see it from the ground). It made the most f*%@ed up sound i've ever heard in my life and shook like a bomb went off... without a doubt the worst feeling I have ever had in my entire life. Would rather not ever relive that experience.

Plenty of good ice if you know where to look.

Headed down there today.

Any idea on conditions on Whorehouse hoses, ribbon or Ames ice hose?

Never been before so not sure of their aspect

Thanks

Ribbon is shaded all day. Should still be OK. Make sure to evaluate avalanche conditions before you get on it. Expect thin ice on 1st pitch, and VERY picked out route.

Ames Ice Hose is fatter than I've ever seen it in 20 years. Stays shaded, but can get wet in warmer weather due to constant water supply. Was in great shape 2 weeks ago. Should still have plenty of ice, but again, could be wet... hard to tell until you're there.

Whorehouse is mostly shaded, except last pitch that gets some sun. Have not been on it since November (when it was really thin). Should be OK, with possibly some wetness here and there.

Awesome thanks for the info!!

climbed bridalveil today and talisman 2 days ago both were in excellant condition.
park is hanging in there with great ice under the upper bridge
cold mornings warming up to about 50 degrees during the day.

That's good news about the park. I was slightly worried that things would be melting away before I'm able to make it back in mid February. I'm really hoping the cold returns at some point here soon.

Climbed Whore House on 02/09. My buddy was psyched to lead the right side of the first pitch. He did. The top half was VERY thin (not recommended). The left side of first pitch was bomber. There is an insane amount of rock fall on the left third pitch. We did the right third pitch. Theres a huge fracture that's frozen back together, thin in places, but maneuverable unlike the right side of the first pitch. Ice climbing is so stupid.. haha! get some!

I also saw a party on the Ribbon on 02/08. It looks great. Skylight is also in if you get there early. Around 11 it gets real wet.