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2015-16 Colorado Ice Conditions

Alton Richardson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 170

Lookin' a wee bit stormy this weekend... And it so it begins...

Alton Richardson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 170

Lookin' a wee bit stormy this weekend... And it so it begins...

seth0687 · · Fort Collins · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 375

Heard longs got some snow last night. ITS ICE SEASON BROS, get on it!

Kevin Zagorda · · Glen Haven, Co · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 600

The Cables route got frosted pretty good last night!

Camilo Gomez · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 25
Longs Peak, 10-6-2015

Longs peaked out ;) from the clouds for just a second today. Rain all day. Third precip event up there in the last 7 days. Get psyched.
Russ Keane · · Salt Lake · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 392

Stop making me jealous, guys!!!!!

Alton Richardson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 170

Driving to the airport this am, Long's and the IP's were all white!! It's happening!!

The Blueprint Part Dank · · FEMA Region VIII · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 460

So, listening to the ole NPR today, they mentioned that the last two years with a strong El Nino (2009 & 2002) resulted in a heavy snowfall around Halloween, which got me thinking. What was the ice climbing like in those El Nino years? I wasn't living in the state at those times, so I would love to hear some feedback from those of you who were.

Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 3,931

Any updates for a traveling climber lookin for a fix?

Andy Nelson · · Fort Collins, Colorado · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 336

Climbed the first half of Dreamweaver yesterday in mixed conditions. Good alpine ice on Meeker at the moment. Top of the Loft has water ice.

Alton Richardson · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 170

Jon, when you coming thru?!

Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 3,931

Was thinking about next week, but we bailed. Too much time and $$ for a crap shoot in your slow to start season. Hell, the Black dike got climbed today. Maybe east!

Jerod Mendolia · · Colorado Springs · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 40

Dreamweaver! Doesn't have to be in to be IN! Solid performance by Andy on the two crux pitches. Some of the best on-sight climbing in the mountains I've seen from him. Great day out!

Alpine ice.

P2 - Dreamweaver.

Descending the Darkstar Gully after bailing at the saddle.

The Blueprint Part Dank · · FEMA Region VIII · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 460
Jerod Mendolia wrote:Dreamweaver! Doesn't have to be in to be IN! Solid performance by Andy on the two crux pitches. Some of the best on-sight climbing in the mountains I've seen from him. Great day out!
High five.
Sung Baek · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 0

any ice on Mt. Lincoln yet? or hidden falls in RMNP?

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
Sung wrote:or hidden falls in RMNP?
haha you might be a wee bit eager on that one.
Rob Cotter · · Silverthorne, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 240
phil wortmann · · Colorado Springs, Co. · Joined Feb 2005 · Points: 1,186

I was up in the Longs area yesterday and ice was lean or non-existent. Didn't see much ice on Meekers, the Smear and CrazyTrain lines don't appear to be forming this year. Alexanders looked to have some ice and has been getting some action.

For Erik Wellborn- Martha's had some ice forming but prolly needs some time. You better start training now bro cuz its coming!

The Blueprint Part Dank · · FEMA Region VIII · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 460

Took my kom and little sister on a hike at Moffat Tunnel yesterday. There's not a speck of ice. Not entirely unexpected, but I was hoping to see a bit starting to smear up

Donald · · Westminster, CO · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 0

Dang those Dreamweaver pics have got me hungry! Been trying to tag that route for the past couple seasons and have missed out for various reasons. If anyone is interested in giving it a go in the near future before avy danger becomes a deterrent let me know. I would also be down for any other similar grade routes that may be coming into condition soon.
Donald
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Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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