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Glacier Point Apron - Still too Early for Sane Climbing?

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Mark Thomas · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 3,635

Assuming it is ever 'safe' to climb at GPA with the rockfall, I'm wondering if anyone with experience in the area (especially this season) could venture an opinion as to the safety of climbing there now, or if it is better to stay away until June or the Fall this year.

Nighttime temps on the rim show that freeze-thaw action isn't a concern for the rockfall, but with spring runoff, I have no clue how water might be undermining the rocks high up on the cliff.

Mareko · · San Francisco · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 60

I climb at GPA every season. This time of year the base is pretty snowpacked, but that never stopped us. Just hike up check it out and make a decision.

Mark Thomas · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 3,635

Most of the base of GPA is clear of snow except for the following:

A short crossing of snow gets you to the ledges for approaching Harry Daley, but otherwise that area is clear.

The Goblets are half buried in snow.

The pinnacle apparently has water on the third pitch right now.

Otherwise, everything else seems to be in!

FYI, 5 Open Books Area is also dry now.

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

The Grack area was snow-free and dry on May 7. I think predicting rockfall would be difficult.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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