Condition Update | Capitol Peak

Condition Update
Standard route is snow-free if you go up and over K2. Stayed on the ridge proper from K2 to the summit to lessen rockfall danger, which entails much more class 4. Aspens in the area are changing, some groves were at peak up high, but the classic valley shot from the TH should be peak in 7-10 days.

Comments or Questions

Dan_Suitor	Weather 9/19/2014 1:54pm Weather
Cool Hand Luke	Weather 9/19/2014 5:45pm Looks like another round of storms is coming in through Sunday, with Sunday being the worst day- 70% chance of precipitation on Capitol. I'll do a run late tomorrow that views Capitol, if it is not socked in. I'll post another update for ya after the run.
bdloftin77	Route 9/20/2014 4:08am When we went last weekend, we stayed on the ridge until it countoured into the south face, then stayed low for the most part. Would you recommend staying on the ridge proper for my next ascent? I enjoy exposure and a challenging climb.
Cool Hand Luke	Ridge Proper 9/20/2014 4:45am I prefer the ridge proper just because it avoids so much rockfall danger. Every time I have been on Capitol I have seen or heard rockfall; this route just minimizes the risk. Sure, there is more sustained class 4 and exposure, but worth the tradeoff in my opinion.
bdloftin77	Thanks! 9/20/2014 5:03am I'll have to try that next time. EDIT: I'm adding this suggestion to my trip report.
Cool Hand Luke	Rain 9/21/2014 2:23am Capitol looked as clear as it was a few days ago this evening, but a thunderstorm rolled in around 7pm that is supposed to last a while. It is relatively warm in town, but still would not be surprised to see a little snow high up.