Colorado Alpine Rock Conditions 2018

It’s about that time of the year, especially with the low snow year and warm spring temperatures. 

Ridiculous amounts of post holing to be had in Rocky. Ice cold temps still too. Even the south facing formations are wet and icy. 

I'm thinking about heading up to the Crestones to climb up Ellingwood Ledges in about a week. Anyone have a sense of how much snow to expect up there?

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Had a friend who was just up on Crestone. Still lots of snow. 

Anyone know what current approaches are like in RMNP to Petite or the Diamond.

Diamond last Sunday.

BillyGoatSam jurekovic wrote: Anyone know what current approaches are like in RMNP to Petite or the Diamond.

Approach to Petit is pretty snowy past Loch Valle. I brought crampons but microspikes would have been fine 

Did the keyhole route on Long's today, May 26. Microspikes and ice axe conditions in the early morning while everything was still hard. But as soon as the snow hit sun it softened up quick and started post holing. Water running beneath ice. 

yesterday from chasm view wall.  Spot the party on d7.  

Has anyone been up to Spearhead?

May 26, 2018. The South Face of the Petit is snow free and nice. The approach is still pretty icy, though, so bring traction if you want to make it easier.

Has anyone been up to Ypsilon Mtn / Blitzen Ridge?

Anybody been up to Mt Evans and know if Undertow, Cary Granite or Good Evans are dry?

I know this is a rock thread but does anyone know what the Y Couloir on Pikes is like right now?  I’ll be in the area in Mid-June and wanted to give it a go.  Thanks!

Any word on the Broadway Ledge at the Diamond? Trying not to hike through too much snow.

Nic Lazzareschi wrote: Any word on the Broadway Ledge at the Diamond? Trying not to hike through too much snow.

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I am looking for any insights on conditions for Hallett Peak. Thank you!

Nic Lazzareschi wrote: Any word on the Broadway Ledge at the Diamond? Trying not to hike through too much snow.

Still very snowy. Crampons are a must for NC 

Kevin Pula wrote:

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That’s over a week old. Not up to date.