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nopantsben
climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 8, 2013 - 03:38pm PT
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how are the approaches in the bugaboos at the moment?
has it snowed yet? how cold is it up high?
thanks!!
ps. we don't have internet for too much longer...
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Well, you will definitely need pants Ben.
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nopantsben
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 8, 2013 - 04:25pm PT
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f*#kin a!
how about ice gear?
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Cloudraker
Sport climber
San Diego, CA
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ice gear for the Bugs in August????
Better haul them up the trail just in case
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nopantsben
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 8, 2013 - 04:30pm PT
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not for iceclimbing. doh.
how about an intelligent answer???
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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I think crampoons and a light weight ice axe would be prudent at this time of year judging by the pic in the recent Bugaboo tr. I have been there in mid September with ok weather. Of course the trip ended when it snowed a heap.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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That weather link is a good resource to follow. Also, if you check out the 'chick on ice' TR you can get a sense of how much the cols are changing. If you're still thinking about the East Creek, weather may play a pretty huge role in success or failure. Something for nothing, I got word last week from some folks up at Applebee and it sounds like folks are wrapping up their projects for the season and heading on to other climes.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Ben, i think it's a bit late for the Bugaboos.
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SeanYang
Mountain climber
Portland, Oregon
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I was there two weeks ago.
It was iffy when using the B-S col. Rock falls on the right side are a big concern. There is a fixed rope to help you negotiate the climb up the col once you are over the crevasse/bergschrund (as of August 27). People are inclined to use the Pigeon-Snowpatch rappel route on the way down instead. Crescent spire and towers are good options to avoid afternoon rain/snow.
Have a good time and be safe. There was a fatal accident involving a father-daughter team before I got there. The father was the victim. Very sad situation.
Sean
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, nopantsben...
hope you get all the info you need and have a great and as well, safe, time...
hope to see neat trip report, too...
clint, say, very nice photo, thanks for sharing...
:)
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nopantsben
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 9, 2013 - 08:26pm PT
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Thanks all. Looks like we will have more fun and options next year..
We wouldve had to buy all the ice stuff thats lying at home too.
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