Anyone have recent beta on conditions in the couloir? Is there still continuous snow/ice?
Hoping to squeeze in 1 more solid climb if possible.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks!
Pacific Peak - North Couloir
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Big Schwimm
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
Bumping this post because I was wondering the same thing. Guess it's too late at this point, but just in case...
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
Democrats North couloir is still certainly in if your searching for snow. Hopefully you find something good. I called it a season just over a week ago.
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tauma
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
I was up there Sunday from the west. In short it's over.
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We climbed the couloir yesterday. Lots of ice but the exit is totally melted out and very scary. As I told one friend afterwards, "Climbed the north couloir. 95% excellent snow and ice, 5% sheer terror on crappy rock."
I'd say it's done for the season, but to whet your appetite for next year, here's a photo from yesterday. Cheers.
Dave
[img]http://www.14ers.com/images/userpics/20 ... 100106.jpg[/img]
I'd say it's done for the season, but to whet your appetite for next year, here's a photo from yesterday. Cheers.
Dave
[img]http://www.14ers.com/images/userpics/20 ... 100106.jpg[/img]
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
Is this THE Dave Cooper ? Author of Colorado Scrambles and Colorado Snow Climbs..... Welcome to 14ers.com !
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
Fraid so.
Thanks mtgirl.
Thanks mtgirl.
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
OK, I'm convinced! Might check out the west ridge scramble route instead. Definitely on the list for next year though! Thanks!Dave Cooper wrote:We climbed the couloir yesterday. Lots of ice but the exit is totally melted out and very scary. As I told one friend afterwards, "Climbed the north couloir. 95% excellent snow and ice, 5% sheer terror on crappy rock."
I'd say it's done for the season, but to whet your appetite for next year, here's a photo from yesterday. Cheers.
Dave
[img]http://www.14ers.com/images/userpics/20 ... 100106.jpg[/img]
P.S. just got your snow climbs book a few days ago - very nicely done!
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
Pac's west ridge route: http://www.13ers.com/routemain.php?rout ... 7261840333AlexeyD wrote:OK, I'm convinced! Might check out the west ridge scramble route instead. Definitely on the list for next year though! Thanks!
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That pic IS scary.Dave Cooper wrote:We climbed the couloir yesterday. Lots of ice but the exit is totally melted out and very scary. As I told one friend afterwards, "Climbed the north couloir. 95% excellent snow and ice, 5% sheer terror on crappy rock."
I'd say it's done for the season, but to whet your appetite for next year, here's a photo from yesterday. Cheers.
Dave
[img]http://www.14ers.com/images/userpics/20 ... 100106.jpg[/img]
Great to hear from you, Dave.
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Thanks Bill! Great beta!BillMiddlebrook wrote:Pac's west ridge route: http://www.13ers.com/routemain.php?rout ... 7261840333AlexeyD wrote:OK, I'm convinced! Might check out the west ridge scramble route instead. Definitely on the list for next year though! Thanks!
BTW, I'm not convinced that ALL the snow/ice routes are out this year. I'd guess the permanent snowfields/glaciers of the northern Front Range (Taylor Glacier, Navajo Snowfield, etc.) are just starting to get fun!
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Re: Pacific Peak - North Couloir
AlexyD, hope you enjoy the book.
Hi Bill, thought you'd be tempted to ski that line after seeing the photo
Hi Bill, thought you'd be tempted to ski that line after seeing the photo
