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!!
Latest Update: April 14th, 2008
END OF 2007-8 SEASON!
It was a great season on the ice! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this ice report again this year with info and photos. We couldn't do it without you! And thanks to our many climbing guests and students, without whom our livelihoods and this website would not be possible.
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!
Good News
Sierra Mountain Guides has been working with the US Forest Service on a number of issues affecting climbers and skiers in recent years. Many thanks to the Inyo National Forest for opening up the toilets at the Big Bend Campground in Lee Vining Canyon for winter use. Should climbers want to camp over night in the canyon they can use the wide turnout just up canyon of Big Bend Campground (campground closest to the Power Plant). Please keep it clean so that we can continue to have access to this service.
