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Columbia Conditions

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:15 am
by krussell
Has anyone been up Columbia recently? Due to the lack of snow, I'm contemplating an attempt this weekend, December 8th or 9th, 2012. Thanks!

Re: Columbia Conditions

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:57 am
by RobertPetrowsky
I drove by yesterday around sunset and it appears the only snow is on the normal couloirs on the eastern side near french gulch. It is extremely thin, just a small thread of snow here and there. Birthday Peak behind Columbia and Harvard looked to have a bit more cover, and I expect the closer you get to the divide the deeper it will be. I think you could probably drive to the th and hike most of the way, if not all of the way, in regular shoes.

Re: Columbia Conditions

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:52 pm
by SpringsHiker
A shot of Columbia from West Buffalo Peak this past Sunday, 12/2:

Re: Columbia Conditions

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:58 pm
by krussell
Thank you guys so much for both the description and the photo!