Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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Re: Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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zdero1 wrote:Am I missing an inside joke or something?
Yes.
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Re: Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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zdero1 wrote: Am I missing an inside joke or something?
http://www.14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=36571" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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Thx Greg-

I was referencing this gem of a thread initially, but missed the axe and crampons part. Will look it over later.
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Re: Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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Looking for information on Guanella Pass from the Grant side. Is the winter closure at Duck Lake? How close is the winter closure to the summer TH? Conditions?
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Re: Bierstadt Conditions? (Summit this Sat. Apr 27)

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I skinned to the summit of Bierstadt today and snowboarded down. We approached from the Georgetown side so I do not know how low the closure is on the other side. It is probably longer than the Georgetown side approach right now. Here is a link to the snow/avalanche condition report I filed with the CAIC from today's trip up Bierstadt if anyone is interested in more detailed information; https://avalanche.state.co.us/obs/obs_r ... s_id=19636" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . The summit ski descent is still in if you do not mind a little Davenporting and billygoating. I think the snow may disappear quickly though, so get it while the getting is good!
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