Conundrum Couloir
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crossfitter
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Conundrum Couloir
Curious what the couloir is looking like, I was told that it tends to hold snow late in the season. Also, does anyone know if the scary-looking cornice has dropped yet?
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- Alpinism and mountaineering are not restricted to 14,000 foot mountains
- Judgment and experience are the two most important pieces of gear you own
- Being honest to yourself and others about your abilities is a characteristic of experienced climbers
- Courage cannot be bought at REI or carried with you in your rucksack
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tommyboy360
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
Here's a shot from Tuesday, 7/6/10. You can see 2 climbers in the couloir. I was there for July turns but the conditions were thin. I'm worried about my turn options for August...
The snow at the top of the saddle is mostly melted out.
Conditions on the lower headwall.
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The snow at the top of the saddle is mostly melted out.
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Conditions on the lower headwall.
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tommyboy360
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
Another photo of the couloir. I did not get a chance to talk with the 2 who were climbing it.
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
Crossfitter,
When are you thinking of doing it?
When are you thinking of doing it?
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tommyboy360
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
Here's a zoom in on the top of the couloir.
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Dancesatmoonrise
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
So, is it back open again?
Baumgara, looking for a partner for this? I may be up to it next Tuesday if the forecast holds - which is currently saying mostly sunny for early/mid next week.
Baumgara, looking for a partner for this? I may be up to it next Tuesday if the forecast holds - which is currently saying mostly sunny for early/mid next week.
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CR0SS
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
It looks crappy for skiing. It also held snow year round last year.
Here is a closer picture from Sunday7/4
Here is a closer picture from Sunday7/4
Sierra Club, helping to confine humans within city limits one acre at a time.
Re: Conundrum Couloir
Sorry Dancesatmoonrise, the work boss wants me working during the week, I'll probably hit it up this weekend.Dancesatmoonrise wrote:Baumgara, looking for a partner for this? I may be up to it next Tuesday if the forecast holds - which is currently saying mostly sunny for early/mid next week.
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Dancesatmoonrise
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Re: Conundrum Couloir
BAUMGARA wrote:Sorry Dancesatmoonrise, the work boss wants me working during the week, I'll probably hit it up this weekend.Dancesatmoonrise wrote:Baumgara, looking for a partner for this? I may be up to it next Tuesday if the forecast holds - which is currently saying mostly sunny for early/mid next week.
Dang. Guess I need to find more underemployed partners. : )
