Peak Condition Update | La Plata Peak

Peak:	La Plata Peak
Route:	Northwest Ridge
Range:	Sawatch
Posted By:	MTGOAT72
Date of Info:	3/26/2016
Date Posted:	3/27/2016

Details
Two of us attempted the NW Ridge route only making it to the headwall. We followed a set of ski tracks most of the way, but had to put in a trench on our own. At times the snow was 3-4ft in depth and was very slow going. It took us 3hrs to reach the headwall...but there is now a solid trench in place now. We saw the skiers making their way up the headwall and decided too much energy had been spent trenching so we turned back around. Great day out there, but I'll have to come back in another week or so to finish the climb. The below link has the GPS track if anyone needs it. Cheers! https://www.gaiagps.com/public/0WxPPLMwcvLcCfhJOrfT9vmU/

Details

Two of us attempted the NW Ridge route only making it to the headwall. We followed a set of ski tracks most of the way, but had to put in a trench on our own. At times the snow was 3-4ft in depth and was very slow going. It took us 3hrs to reach the headwall...but there is now a solid trench in place now. We saw the skiers making their way up the headwall and decided too much energy had been spent trenching so we turned back around. Great day out there, but I'll have to come back in another week or so to finish the climb. The below link has the GPS track if anyone needs it.
Cheers!
https://www.gaiagps.com/public/0WxPPLMwcvLcCfhJOrfT9vmU/

Comments or Questions

dennywitte	Hope to use your trench 3/27/2016 8:32pm MARKWISE and I were hoping for some word on LaPlata for a possible ascent this week. We will be watching the weather and hope to take a run at it. Let's hope your trench holds and doesn't disappear this week. I can tell from your picture how much fun you were having in the deep snow. THANKS!
dennywitte	Tackling the headwall 3/27/2016 8:39pm We have all of our gear along. Would we be wise to drag along crampons and microspikes for the headwall?
MTGOAT72	Headwall 3/27/2016 9:38pm I would at least have spikes with you. We were packing crampons but never had the chance to use them. The skiers probably left a decent trench up the headwall if it hasn't snowed too much up there. Good luck.

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