Utah Ice Conditions '12-'13
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Nathaniel, I'm not sure what it takes to form the complete Deadbolt curtain. I would bet by the end of the week the pillar will be nice and fat, at the very least. And there's enough water to get Highway to Heaven in nice shape, if the temps stay down. |
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Took all these today 12/19 on my way back from the swell: |
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Went to Joe's today and found the Donorcicle starting to make its presence known. The climbing was good. |
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Nice! |
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Looks like Dirtcicle needs to heal a little bit, unless you like walking up stairs. Not surprising though with the warm temps we've had, I'd bet dirtcicle has seen more than its fair share of traffic this season. |
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ATTN: CLIMBERS ACCESSING THE GREAT WHITE ICICLE AND OTHER AREAS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK For years ice and rock climbers have accessed the Great White Icicle and other south side areas by using the bridge and parking at the site of a small hydro electric plant a couple of miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon. In 2010, the current owner, Cottonwood Hydro, was forced to remove the bridge during a flood event that threatened the plant. Since then, Cottonwood Hydro has posted no trespassing and no parking signs to protect the plant operations and access to their private property. As a responsible climber, you can help improve the SLCAs relationship with Cottonwood Hydro. Do not trespass or block the area and avoid the no parking and hydro hazard areas. Keep off the pipe, intake structures, and dam at all times! During times of low water, access the south side of the creek by using the recommended cross- country route shown in the map. During times of high water, use one of the bridges along the Little Cottonwood Trail provided by Cottonwood Hydro in partnership with the USFS. Bridges are located approximately ½ mile upstream or ¾ mile downstream of this location. When possible, carpool from a Park and Ride to conserve the limited, available parking. Thanks for your cooperation! |
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So it's in? |
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GWI- Drove by it yesterday in the light after seeing a couple headlamps on it a few mornings ago. Looks like the first 2 pitches have almost no ice. The third pitch appears to be climbable with ice, and I could barely see anything resembling ice on the last pitch. I was going to take a picture but friend was driving too quickly. It didn't look to be worth it. Curious whats going on there this year, when I hiked up a week ago there was almost no flow and it was in the 40's |
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GWI is climbable but still not great. Climbed to the top of the bulge today. |
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Has anyone driven North to look at Willard Falls by any chance? |
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What are people finding is the new best approach to the GWI? |
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Pretty much what the map shows below. Best parking is just west of the main lot (the main lot isn't currently isn't plowed as of tonight and is plainly marked "no parking" on the trees, etc, at the back of the lot). Cross the creek, follow the beat out trail. |
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Anyone seen Willard Canyon falls yet this season? Any updates would be great? |
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Went and lapped the apron on Stairway last night. It was drippy, chandeliered and thin in places. Still worth going though. |
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FA, purgatorium/Left, WI6/M7. Highway to hell, right
New route in Provo, Starts right of pitch 2 of stairway in a corner. 3 pitchs WI6/M7, Full rack to #2 camelot, don't forget the Iron/Specters. Some bolts. Enjoy! Matt Tuttle, Scott Adamson Room with a view looking up the route Climbed to 5th on stairway looking good, some of the fifth fell down, soft and juicy fell off. Be careful out there. |
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I was wondering if you could help. I am coming to climb some Utah ice this week and I was wondering if anybody has climbed Stairway or Bridal veil yet. If so, what do the pitches go at? |
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Martin Barnett wrote:I was wondering if you could help. I am coming to climb some Utah ice this week and I was wondering if anybody has climbed Stairway or Bridal veil yet. If so, what do the pitches go at? Is there anything in at Maple canyon and what about Deadbolt and Melty Way. I would really appreciate any info you have. Thanx.Read the thread. You can find out all that info in the last page. |
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BM said: Scruffy band a little thin but starting to come in |
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Great photos everyone. |