Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Curious if anyone has pics from a distance, some idea of approach conditions, etc. Headed up soon weather permitting so I'll report back!
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Are you going with a crew to measure Arrow to confirm that it's really higher than Niagara, Teakettle, American and Dallas and worth of being the #100 centennial? :-D
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Thanks for the pic SnowAlien! How supportable was the snow when you were there?
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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laswa-guide wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2026 8:30 pm Are you going with a crew to measure Arrow to confirm that it's really higher than Niagara, Teakettle, American and Dallas and worth of being the #100 centennial? :-D
Perhaps I'll think about it :wink:
Arrow and Teakettle are both cool I'd be happy with either beating out the other :-D
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Veory wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2026 9:29 pm Thanks for the pic SnowAlien! How supportable was the snow when you were there?
Snow avoidable until about 12,000 ft. Supportable snow until about 9-10am, mush after 11am, very superficial freeze on Saturday. Looks like better freezes this week.
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Thanks for the photos, SnowAlien.

I am looking to get back there in late June, if anyone is able to confirm dry conditions on Wham. Looks like there is still a ways to go. So, I'd certainly appreciate any further reports.

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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Based on that pic from Grizzly Adams, I think you are safe to bet Wham will be dry in late June.
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Just sent Wham, on the summit rn! Thanks for the beta, I'll post an update tomorrow when I have time.
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Veory wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2026 12:41 pm Just sent Wham, on the summit rn! Thanks for the beta, I'll post an update tomorrow when I have time.
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Re: Any recent Vestal Basin beta?

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Thanks again for the early reports! Otherwise, I wouldn't have had this on my radar for June.

Wham Ridge and the Trinity Traverse are completely dry as of Friday 6/19. I skipped Arrow to ensure I had time for the Trinities, but it looked dry as well.
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