Hey there Ice climbers – cold temps and short days are giving us great conditions for the ice to grow. Several groups of climbers have been getting out since our Ice report last week. The ice is still overall thin but there are some great sticks. We had a small storm system early this week that gave us about 6-8 inches at higher elevations. This should help out with getting some moisture to help the ice grow. Overall great early season conditions for us this year. We have a high pressure ridge that is developing which should help with some melt freeze ice formation.
Thank you to folks that have been willing to share photos and conditions for these reports. This report was supported by Elmar, Sam K., and Luke L. Thank you for your willingness to share photos and conditions
June Lake Ice –
We have had a few friends out climbing in June Lake this past week. Roadside is still thin but taking stubbies. North Gully is thin. We got the following report from Elmar.
North Gully
Lee Vining Ice
Lee Vining Ice is coming in well and several parties have been in there. Luke L. was out there last Friday (Dec 14) and shared some photos for Ice Conditions.

The approach to Chouinard Falls. (Dec 14 L. Lydiard)

Main wall still looking thin but climbable. (Dec 14 L. Lydiard)

Main Wall and Chouinard Falls. (Dec 14 L. Lydiard)