How's the snowpatch under North Chimney? Is it avoidable via rock? Would you need crampons if you are not too experienced with steep snow? Any snow/ice on the keyhole route?
I was able to access the N Chim on Tuesday without stepping on snow at all. The Keyhole route was totally dry and ice free as of today. Casual Route reportedly was dry except for a bit of ice on the slab leading into the dihedrals. My friend said it was "arctic" on the route today though.
DWF 3
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Sep 9, 2016
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Nov 2012
· Points: 186
Very cold up there right now. The diamond loses sun quick with the shorter days. Cracks are icy in places.
Thank you for the reports Glad, I don't need crampons. It should get 10 degrees warmer for the weekend - hope that will help a bit with the arctic conditions
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