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This report of ice conditions is for ice climbs in the Sierra. We will report on conditions as we see them, or as we get reports from our friends. Be aware though that ice conditions can change rapidly with changing weather conditions. Be aware and knowledgeable of factors leading to stable snow and ice, and perceptive enough to back off in poor conditions. Visit the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center website for the latest backcountry avalanche advisory. Be safe and enjoy the climbing!!

Ice Conditions: February 3, 2010- Howdy fellow ice enthusiasts! Our sincerest appologies for slacking on the ice report. Want to hear our excuses? Our office manager has been dealing with a torn ACL, we've been up to our necks with avy courses, and our ice guy is in Ouray (blame him!). Here is what we do know: The road is plowed and in good condition. We have been having consistently cold temps which should result in great conditions out there. Please- if you have been climbing- send us photos. Scratch our back and we'll scratch yours! Be safe out there and have a great time!

Video: January 12, 2010

Video: January 5, 2010

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Lee Vining Canyon | June Lake Area | Lundy Canyon | Parker Canyon | Lake Tahoe Area | Yosemite National Park | Other Ice Reports | More Information

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LEE VINING CANYON

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Current Weather

Approach: Road unplowed as of Dec 23, 2009. Snowshoes recommended but should be packed down good in the next couple of days.

Bard-Harrington
In Shape: NO

Spiral Staircase
In Shape: Thin

Main Wall
In Shape: Forming.

Heel Toe
In Shape: 

April Fools
In Shape: 

Chouinard Falls: December 23, 2009

In Shape: Yes

Photos by Vic Lawson: Click Photo for more.

 

Right Side

in Shape:

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JUNE LAKE AREA

Photos by Matt Zwang- Thanks Matt!

Current Weather

Approach:

Roadside Ice- January 10, 2010
In Shape: Yes. A little beat up. Middle is thin but Left and Right sides are good.

Horsetail Falls
In Shape: Left side and North Side are leadable. Thanks to Matt and friends for taking that litter the rest of the way to the cliff!

Tatums
In Shape: 


LUNDY CANYON

Dec 14, 2009 In! Photos byEric Henderson

Three Wise Men
In Shape:  No

Check out Miguel Forjan's trip report from 12-11-08 READ MORE

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PARKER CANYON

November 25, 2009

One Too Many
In Shape:  Yes! The word of the day is fat! The approach is not great, make sure you bring trekking poles, possibly snowshoes, and some patience. Don't detroy those ankles people! Click on the photo for more photos from Miguel Forjan!

Habegger's Falls
In Shape:  No report


LAKE TAHOE AREA

Cold Stream Canyon
In Shape:  No report


YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Sentinel Falls
In Shape:  No report

Widow's Tears
In shape:  No report

Yellow Brick Road
In Shape: No report

 

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LINKS TO OTHER ICE REPORTS:

Cody Ice (Wyoming)

Skyward Mountaineering (Colorado)

NE Ice (New England)

Chauvin Mountain Guides (New England)

Gravsports (Canada)

Rocky Mountain National Park Ice

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MORE INFORMATION

New Feature

We are very pleased to add a new feature to the site. If you click on View Topo, in the Lee Vining Canyon section you will find a link to Brian Biega's excellent site (About My Adventure) and route lines will be shown. If you hover over the route name the route and rating will appear. VERY COOL. Thanks Brian!

Ice Rating System

 

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RECENT PHOTOS:

Lundy Falls: 12-11-08

Looking up canyon 12-22-08