Longs Peak Conditions on June 1st?
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goinvertical
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Longs Peak Conditions on June 1st?
Ive got a group climb planned for Long's Peak around June 1st and would like to know what general snow / ice conditions to expect above the keyhole. Ice axe or ice tool?
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JohnWilliams
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Re: Longs Peak Conditions on June 1st?
There more snow/ice in june than there is now. Bring all winter gear. Minus the parka
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Re: Longs Peak Conditions on June 1st?
Expect the Trough (if you plan to do the traditional Keyhole Route) to be filled with snow. Crampons are definitely recommended. Usually, Longs Peak won't be clear of snow/ice and rated "non-technical" until July.
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"The mind is always worried about consequences, but the heart knows no fear. The heart just does what it wants."
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BaronVonBergschrund
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Re: Longs Peak Conditions on June 1st?
Nobody really reads posts anymore. This was the question:
Ice axe. There is no vertical ice that forms on the Keyhole route.goinvertical wrote:Ice axe or ice tool?
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