Conditions on Dallas Peak?
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Conditions on Dallas Peak?
Has anyone climbed Dallas Peak recently? I am seeking any beta on conditions, and especially any info regarding the 4th class gully and the 5th class summit pitch.
Phil
Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
I am also interested in this. I am guessing that there is still plenty on snow on the pitch below the 5th class to the summit.
Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
I will have to attach photos later as I am at work, but from the north it looked like the ramp that leads to the 5th class pitch might have snow on it still. The south side still has some snow patches to deal with too, although I think they could be managed.
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
sdkeil:
Thanks for the beta. Looking at pictures from the Telluride area, your assessment makes sense. If you have a chance to post a photo, great; if not, no worries.
Thanks for the beta. Looking at pictures from the Telluride area, your assessment makes sense. If you have a chance to post a photo, great; if not, no worries.
Phil
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
Looks like Dallas is your Cent finisher. Good luck pak. Gain the summit.
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JChitwood,
Yes, Dallas is my last Centennial. I have limited time away from work and I've been thwarted the past couple of years due to the monsoon season. Hopefully I'll summit this year!
Yes, Dallas is my last Centennial. I have limited time away from work and I've been thwarted the past couple of years due to the monsoon season. Hopefully I'll summit this year!
Phil
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
I took some pics last weekend from Sneffels Highline Trail, I can post some tonight. I remember some snow on the route though.
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
This is from last weekend.
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
Bump. Anyone been up Dallas Pk this season?
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
Got to the cliff base on the south face a few days ago. No signs of snow and the weather has been above freezing for quite some time.
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Re: Conditions on Dallas Peak?
Dallas s completely snow-free, including the north face. There is a bit of snow under the car-sized chockstone.
Phil
