| Peak: | Cathedral Peak |
| Route: | Cathedral Lake TH |
| Range: | Elk |
| Posted By: | IHikeLikeAGirl |
| Date of Info: | 5/19/2012 |
| Date Posted: | 5/19/2012 |
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Sorry, not a complete conditions report. The fab Fincutters and I attempted Cathedral via the standard route, but stopped short of the standard gully due to a snow storm. ~3" of snow fell in 20-30 min and we could not see the gully (or Cathedral Peak) at all. Given that the ridge is class 3 and the storm only seemed to be getting worse, waited for a bit, then made the call to head back to camp. Althought tedious, no traction or snowshoes needed on the way up to the lake. Snowshoes and gaitors are probably a must in the afternoon near and above the lake. Passed 2 skiers heading up, just below Cathedral Lake, and did not see them at all, even after leisurely packing up my camp and chatting with their buddy who twisted his ankle on the trail, and was patiently waiting in the parking lot. So, assuming ski conditions were stellar. All gullies on every peak (from that view point and while we could still see) looked completely filled in. Lightly snowed 3/4ths of the way back to the TH. Pics #1 and #2 shows conditions at 6:19a - taken just above Cathedral Lake Pic #3 shows it snowing lightly at 6:48a - Cathedral Lake is behind and below Bob and Kate Pic #4 7:00a - Cathedral Peak is behind Bob and Kate |
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