14ers.com • Peak Condition Update

Peak:	James Peak (13er)
Route:	Shooting Star
Range:	Front
Posted By:	CreekRunner
Date of Info:	05/23/2020
Date Posted:	05/23/2020

Details
Couloir is fully in and is all consolidated snow (no ice). Definitely start early because there are heaps of rocks that fall at the top of the apron when the sun hits. Most notably are the two massive cornices hidden from view along the sides of the couloir. One is hanging precariously off a cliff. Just my 2 cents, but it might be good to wait until the cornice fails before attempting this. Photos (click for slideshow):

Details

Couloir is fully in and is all consolidated snow (no ice). Definitely start early because there are heaps of rocks that fall at the top of the apron when the sun hits. Most notably are the two massive cornices hidden from view along the sides of the couloir. One is hanging precariously off a cliff. Just my 2 cents, but it might be good to wait until the cornice fails before attempting this.

Photos (click for slideshow):

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