8/7/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 8/16/2011, By: slowhead Info: Great conditions all the way. Snow in the amphitheatre, perhaps 1/3 of a mile stretch, but comfortable. Spikes might help in the early morning. The scree slope up to 13,000 is very loose and steep in several areas, making the climbing on the last 1,000 feet more enjoyable than that section. There are a couple spots of snow on the ridge leading up toward the final stretch, but they‘re easily avoided, not even on trail. |
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8/6/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 8/7/2011, By: Ski4me Info: No ice axe needed. All snow can be avoided. The ampatherter is snowfilled, but is not steep. You can climb the snow or walk on talus to the right. The first image is climbing up above the green gulley. The second image is walking down off the summit. The third is a class 4 move before the green gulley. The fouth is managing the ledge. |
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7/30/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 8/3/2011, By: Zambo Info: Summer conditions, with almost zero snow to worry about. The field remains in the amphitheater, and there is a small (but easily navigable) field at the saddle. Only one or two very short (15-20 feet) drifts on the face. On the whole, snow free and in near complete summer conditions. Here is a TR with pics and more beta: http://14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=10570&parmuser=Zambo&cpgm=tripuser |
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7/11/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 7/12/2011, By: summitridge Info: Climbed to about 13,200 feet. Here are a few pics on conditions. You can see that there is A LOT of snow still up there. The standard route is hard to follow because of snow and ice in spots. We did not make it over to the Green Couloir because of weather/time/route finding. The Green Couloir looked snow free at least half way up to top, however. |
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6/26/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 6/27/2011, By: Cool Hand Luke Info: Pyramid is in good condition for a mixed snow and rock climb. The snow begins about a 1/2 a mile from the Pyramid junction. The basin below Pyramid is almost completely snow-covered. The first couloir leading up to the ridge is in great condition. After the ridge it is a mix of rock and snow, but mostly snow. Be very mindful about cornices when traversing. The last 400 feet of the climb is mostly on rock and went by fast. We stashed snowshoes early on and did not need them, but depending on start time they may be useful in the basin. The North East Ridge gets sunlight starting at sunrise, so an early start is recommended. PM me with any questions and have fun. |
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6/25/2011 Route: Northeast Ridge Posted On: 6/27/2011, By: Cool Hand Luke Info: Pyramid is in great condition for a mixed climb. The snow starts about 2 miles from Maroon Lake and the basin is almost completely covered. The couloir leading to the ridge has great snow too. After gaining the ridge it is a mix of snow with small rock sections; be very mindful about cornices when traversing. After gaining the ridge the rest of the route is exposed to direct sunlight starting at sunrise so an early start is advisable. The last 400 feet to the summit is mostly on rock and went by fast. I stashed my snowshoes early on and did not need them, they might be useful in the basin depending on start time. PM me if you have any questions about the route or conditions. |
