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Independence Pass conditions

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DB Cee · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined May 2007 · Points: 146

Thinking of going there this weekend. How are the conditions there right now? Still snowy? Dry?

Thanks!

Bryan Gall · · New Castle, CO · Joined Sep 2002 · Points: 260

The pass is still closed with a possible opening date of May 21st (check CDOT). While you could get to some of the lower crags from Aspen (Classy Cliff, Difficult), it's definitely not worth the trip unless you want to bike, hike, slog, ski to most of the others.

dbyte · · Carbondale, CO · Joined Jul 2006 · Points: 485

^^^ What he said. Not worth the drive right now. Come during the Summer when the FR is sticky hot. Besides, shouldn't you be @ Rifle?

Jeff Bevan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2000 · Points: 10

While I haven't been up to Monitor yet this season i'm sure the climbing there is fine and accessable. So while the glitter gulch side of things might not be ready this side is.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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