It's about time to get this thread started. Vail seems to be shaping up well. The Dez is soaking wet. Seventh Tentacle and the Fang need some time. Spiral Staircase looked a bit desperate. But climbs like Cupcake corner, Amphibian, Redbull and Vodka, Hooded Cobra, and all the stuff on the right side of the amphitheater seem to be in!

I heard from a friend of a friend that Lambs Slide has some fun ice right now.

All that being said, it's time to get psyched!

Dez is a little wet Submitted By: Noah8000 on Aug 6, 2012

Kind of lean conditions but it works out! Submitted By: Noah8000 on Aug 6, 2012

Buster Jesik on Dolly Madison. It's in fat! Submitted By: Noah8000 on Aug 6, 2012

Phil Wortmann on P1 roof of Redbull and Vodka Submitted By: Noah8000 on Aug 6, 2012

Ames isn't quite in, Bridalveil is still a bit wet, Smear o Fear is still a bit dry, the Stairway to Heaven could probably use some time to form up a little nicer, and I'd probably consider Mixed Emotions to be "thin but in". On a brighter note, avy conditions are excellent across the board!

LMAO... I was all like, "No way, seriously!" and got a little excited... Thanks Noah! ;)

Haha awesome

Anyone heard any "projections" for snowfall this year as long as we are speculating?

www.aspentimes.com/article/20120807/NEWS/120809907/1077&Pare>>>

love it!!! I look forward to this thread all summer. Rifle is a bit wet might be a scary lead but I hope to see some good ice in the next 4 1/2 months or so.

Anyone interested in Vail Sunday? (seriously)

This is a hilarious thread. I'm glad I'm not alone in the excitement for ice.

As for Lamb's Slide...I wouldn't recommend it until the temps dip a bit more. As of a few weeks ago, it was mushy, open running runnels of water, and dangerous and frequent rockfall. I'm not talking about the occasional pebble. There were fist and softball sized rocks plummeting down every minute starting at sunrise.

I'd say in a few weeks if the rocks start to freeze up again, the ice should be grand! =)

this is my favorite route!

the ice is in all year long, and always seems to replenish itself..

Current ice conditions. Submitted By: Cor on Aug 28, 2012

Man we need some moisture soon. I've only lived here for 6+ years, but I've never seen the mountains so dry and barren like before. There is minimal to be found.

While you guys are getting ready for the season, here's an old GI Joe PSA on ice safety you all should watch:

Stairway is "thin but in".

Just keepin the dream alive for a few more months

Sure you can tool, but don't be a Tool, Fool! Submitted By: Buff Johnson on Dec 9, 2011

Anyone know conditions of the Skyscraper glacier up by Rollins pass?

North side of Quandary Peak has a few mixed line options. North Star up by Blue Lakes is forming up.

Mt. Evans has a few mixed lines in above Summit Lake.

1st apron, M3 goodness! Submitted By: Taylor-B. on Sep 24, 2012

M fun climbing in CO.....as long as you don't mind the drive, there is stuff to be found out west right now!

M fun! Submitted By: Noah8000 on Sep 30, 2012

M fun! Submitted By: Noah8000 on Sep 30, 2012

Looks a little steep

It's coming!

Here's a pic I stole from 14ers.com forum. It's of the Loft on Long's from last week.

Anyone gone to take a look at the "north" face on Notchtop yet this year?

Can't wait to get out soon. Anyone in the roaring fork valley looking for a partner hit me up.