Longs Peak??

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brerrabbit
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Re: Longs Peak??

Post by brerrabbit »

I'd be interested in this as well if anyone will be out there on thursday or friday. I'll let you know when I'm out there on Saturday, planning on attempting the radical slam, depending on weather of course. Taking microspikes and hoping that will be sufficient.
peter303
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Re: Longs Peak??

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Pictures of recent ice on the Keyhole trail:
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/l ... report.htm
This before this weeks percipitation.
pbakwin
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Re: Longs Peak??

Post by pbakwin »

Things have changed radically since 8/24, of course. Likely they have changed radically since this morning. Justin reported that there was rime ice on the route from the top of the Trough on up this morning, but he managed to summit with "careful footing". Two days ago there was 1/2" snow everywhere and the N Face
Cables Route was completely iced, this morning the Cables looked basically dry (at least what I could see from the Boulderfield). Things change fast with this weather, but likely all will be fine once things warm up for a day or two. Forecast is improving - finally!
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Re: Longs Peak??

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The loft route was devoid of ice except for the ledge system when you exit to the left and even then there was very little. Keplinger's and the Clark's Arrow downclimb were completely dry. The Homestretch was pretty rough with quite a bit of ice around, although you could always find a way, just takes a bit extra time. Keyhole route seems to be in better shape compared to the report on 8/29, still some ice but only in a few sections.
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