WML
climber
Biggest Little City, NV
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have heard lots of people talk about the approach back there being a ways, how long does it take to get back there?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Maybe 1-2 hours. Can't remember for sure, but it wasn't too short. But not too long. Longer than to Eagle Lake sunny falls for sure.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Short answer: it depends. Low snow in past years meant an easy walk in from the Coldstream tunnel (45 min.). In high snow years, it is easiest (imo) to ski over Lincoln and follow a ski track down and around to ice.
Sugarbowl used to sell a one time $5 pass to top of Lincoln, which was for easy access to benson Hut. not sure if they still do.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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I'm pretty sure they still do.
Otherwise, I've just begged my way on to access the bc from Lincoln. If you burn, a little nug always helps to convince the lifties. I didn't burn at the time, but always brought a little bribe with me. Worked every time.
Edit; I've also done the dawn patrol thing to skin up the ski area. It's pretty cruiser, and the cat operators will all give you a wave and a thumbs up.
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climbingcoastie
Ice climber
Sacramento, CA
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Anyone want to get out and climb Sunday-Thursday?
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
California
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Jan 14, 2013 - 02:35am PT
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who wants to climb some ice in tahoe this week?
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brooks8970
Trad climber
kensington, ca
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Jan 14, 2013 - 05:07pm PT
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I was up there this past week backcountry skiing and passed by the coldstream ice. It looked to be fully in from my perspective across the valley. FYI, the sugarbowl ticket is now $25.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jan 14, 2013 - 09:44pm PT
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Eeyores fantasy is forming. I hiked over to the base on Saturday to check on it.
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Salamanizer
Trad climber
The land of Fruits & Nuts!
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:02pm PT
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That actually looks pretty fat for Eeyores.
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mrtropy
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Jan 15, 2013 - 06:41am PT
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How much ice gear is needed for Eeyore's fantasy, for protection? I guess it depends on the ice. Looks fun but not sure I have enough screws.
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Jon Taylor
Trad climber
Gardnerville
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Jan 15, 2013 - 08:38am PT
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As Soon as we saw this::
We practiced on this:: 74ish
Wool Sweater-Wool Knickers 70 cm Axe with Alpine Hammer -- State of the art
So we could go down and do this::
I still have the Fish Pack, Boots, Gaitors and Dachstein Sweater...
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Frozenwaterfalls
Ice climber
California
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Jan 15, 2013 - 11:30am PT
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For taking the lift up, make sure and check "the rules" (whatever that means). Several years ago, I bought a one way ticket up and had my snowshoes and ice pack out so was pretty obvious I was not going to be two planking it. Got to the lift and they said there was a policy of "no metal edges, no ride on the lift" and supposedly this was printed on the lift ticket. I requested they show me where on the ticket this was printed (it wasn't) and why they didn't inform me of this when I bought the ticket. Much irritation on my part ensued. Sent my pack up with a friend who did have his ATs, he used my ticket to do the lift run (he had dropped his stuff at the top of the lift and skied down to see why I wasn't up there yet) and then proceeded to snowshoe right up the ski runs. So, if you have buddies who are lifties, you are probably set. Otherwise, get ready to slog up the slope. Supposedly the "no metal edge" rule was some sort of CA law. Right...
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 15, 2013 - 11:39am PT
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Saweet shots Jon!!
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PatCleary
Social climber
Rohnert Park, CA
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Jan 16, 2013 - 07:04am PT
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Anyone willing to tolerate climbing with a newbie this weekend? I'm psyched to get on some ice, but can't find a partner for this weekend. I have my gear, and I'm happy to belay and buy beer.
Pat
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PatCleary
Social climber
Rohnert Park, CA
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Jan 16, 2013 - 10:13am PT
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Yeah, I checked right after posting that, and realized it was probably just going to be a ski weekend. Unless anyone wants to head out to Lee Vining.
Pat
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sharperblue
Mountain climber
oakland, california
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Jan 16, 2013 - 11:21am PT
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LVC Main Wall (top and bottom) and Chouinard obliterated this past weekend by a massive invasion of guided groups. Lots of hooking beaten out and shattered placements if that's your cuppa until it heals.
On the upside, only one party was on the North side of the canyon piecing together an excellent and well-protected three pitch meandering route up the slabs and vertical steps on the toe - that area is in beautifully
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DS66
Mountain climber
Dislocated
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Jan 18, 2013 - 07:14pm PT
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Anybody been in to Cold Stream canyon this week? Anybody want to go in early am tomorrow?
Thanks,
Dan
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bit'er ol' guy
climber
the past
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Jan 18, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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Yeah, should nice a mellow at Lee Vinning on a three day weekend.
Good call.
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Mr_T
Trad climber
Northern California
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Jan 19, 2013 - 09:15pm PT
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Anyone know if there is ice left at Coldstream?
Planning to head up on Tuesday, but its looking like it's going to be warming during the day. Night time seems to stay low.
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