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looking for current conditions on the high sierra

Brian Banta · · Pacifica, CA · Joined May 2012 · Points: 50

Any updates on U-Notch or other Palisades conditions from last weekend?

-Brian

Ryan Huetter · · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 395

Stay away from Palisade Couloirs. U/V Notches are done, and the North Peak Couloirs do not look much better. L-Shaped snowfield on Sill is just barely holding on, things are going to get loose and dicey for approaches and descents in the next couple weeks once we bounce back from these lower temps.

Jasna Hodzic · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 0

Anyone have any updates for the Sawtooth Ridge area?

Thanks

fossana · · leeds, ut · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 13,318

Today there was ~3-6" of snow at the upper elevations of Abbot (summit 13.7K ft), which is in the vicinity of Bear Creek Spire. Hopefully this will disappear with next week's warming trend.

fossana · · leeds, ut · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 13,318


Sill to Tbolt update:
Great climbing conditions (we started on the Swiss Arete). L-shaped couloir is melting quickly (can pretty much climb it snow-free. If you are crossing the Palisade Glacier in the vicinity of Underhill Couloir watch for rockfall from the chossy cliffs below Tbolt (no issues on the route proper).

Adding source of major rockfall.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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