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Ongoing Utah Mountaineering Thread: Fall 2009

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vidclimber


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:49 pm GMT  Quote
 
I am going up the south ridge of mount supiour on Nov. 7th around 4 am. That is this Sat.

Next weekend I am looking at the North Ridge of The Pheifferhorn 13th to 14th.

Thanksgiving weekend starting either Thursday evening or early Friday morning I am starting at Alta at 3am, going up to the ridge and then to Lone Peak and down Bell Canyon. That would be link-up of the Bouillon Devide and the Beatout trail. For this hike I am planning Friday to Sunday night but I do not think it will take that long.

Anyone want to join me?
Wasatchvoyage


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:18 am GMT  Quote
 
Went up and took advantage of the fact that the Nebo Loop road is still open this morning, and post holed up to North Peak and back. Been itching to test out some new gear, and the conditions were good. Lots of wind on the ridge, about 1 foot of fluff on the north facing slopes.

Finally picked up some new glass for the camera.

First sun on the way up.



North Peak:



Looking north at Loafer Mountain from the top of North Peak:



Looking south at Nebo:



On the way back at the Devil's Kitchen area, looking at Nebo's east face:



One thing I found interesting up there while heading up on the ridge was an abundance of fossils, about 400 yards north of the summit and about 300 vertical beneath. Cool peak to sneak in before the road is closed by the Sherrif's department for the season.
vidclimber


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:15 am GMT  Quote
 
I had a little free time today so I went up the south ridge of superior today. What a beautiful day.








It was a little windy in some in places, but man what a day.
tmtn93


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:38 am GMT  Quote
 
nice pictures guys, I really like the photos of Mount Nebo.
Travis Atwood


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:11 am GMT  Quote
 
Nice work you guys! Those photos are nice!
PellucidWombat


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:20 am GMT  Quote
 
Wasatchvoyage - thanks for the great pics of Nebo! I've been thinking recently about trying to climb either of the two main E Face ridges shown in your first and last photo as a winter snow climb. Approach from the south doesn't seem to bad if this is done as a Fri-Sat/Sun climb, and I wonder how small those cliff bands get with deeper snow?

Is anyone interested in scoping this out with me when I'm in town over the Christmas holidays, snow conditions permitting?
Wasatchvoyage


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:58 am GMT  Quote
 
Thanks for the comps on the Nebo stuff, it was a perfect day up there last week. I really like the photos of the south Superior Ridge, gives inspiration to get up that route!

PellucidWombat wrote:
Wasatchvoyage - thanks for the great pics of Nebo! I've been thinking recently about trying to climb either of the two main E Face ridges shown in your first and last photo as a winter snow climb. Approach from the south doesn't seem to bad if this is done as a Fri-Sat/Sun climb, and I wonder how small those cliff bands get with deeper snow?

Is anyone interested in scoping this out with me when I'm in town over the Christmas holidays, snow conditions permitting?


Which approach were you planning on taking? Sounds interesting, I noticed several gates on the south access of the Nebo Loop road up there last week, not sure which one will be locked up by then.

Today was spend hitting up East Peak on Timpanogos, I thought I'd tackled all the peaks up there in July however looking at the topo of the mountain I realized I missed this one. Last nights storm dumped about three inches at Aspen Grove, up to one foot up higher above Primrose Cirque. The clouds and wind were intermittent throughout. On with some pics:

En-route:



Summit photos:







Windy!







Looking at the north face on the way down:



It was an interesting day up there with all the fresh snow being blown around with the wind bursts, made for some interesting views. After seeing that Razorback Ridge area from the summit, it's on the to do list for sure. I love Timp, what an awesome place. Cool
Bignick


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:52 am GMT  Quote
 
Very nice pics to all that have posted here. After years of hiking the Wasatch, I still experience sensory overload on nearly every hike or climb I do. I find the mountains to be truly amazing and have since the first time I hiked the north face of Mt. Olympus with a friend 48 years ago. Of course as a couple of 12 year olds hiking alone, we didnt get very far, usually to the mine at the end of the Z trail below the west butress. Starting from home just above Wasatch Blvd. this was about a 4+ mile round trip. A long way to carry the army canvas backpack with the oak frame and steel canteen.
d_shorb


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:19 am GMT  Quote
 
Bignick wrote:
Very nice pics to all that have posted here. After years of hiking the Wasatch, I still experience sensory overload on nearly every hike or climb I do. I find the mountains to be truly amazing
EastcoastMike


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:58 pm GMT  Quote
 
Great pics in this thread, really makes me want to move to Utah!
PellucidWombat


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:36 pm GMT  Quote
 
Wasatchvoyage - once again, thanks for sharing your excellent photos from your mountain rompings Very Happy

I'm not sure where the south end of the Nebo road closes, but even if it's closed at the highway, travel is easy and fast enough following the road up the canyon (plus there is very little elevation gain) that an approach should be pretty fast and reasonable if done on a Friday for a Saturday climb, especially if it were done on skiis.

I'm going to be in Salt Lake City from Christmas through the Sunday after New Years, so if conditions are good to get out, I'd love to meet more of the Utah SPers! I have a lot of ideas of things I want to do as winter climbs, conditions permitting.
marauders


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:41 am GMT  Quote
 
Sweet mercy guys...I've been MIA on SP for about a week and just saw all these photos. That "windy" photo from East Peak on Timp is killer. Just killer. What glass are you sportin' now? The pics look clean, crisp and beautiful.

On another note, the ice outta be growin' now. It's cold!
dfrancom


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:35 pm GMT  Quote
 
marauders wrote:
Sweet mercy guys...I've been MIA on SP for about a week and just saw all these photos. That "windy" photo from East Peak on Timp is killer. Just killer. What glass are you sportin' now? The pics look clean, crisp and beautiful.

On another note, the ice outta be growin' now. It's cold!


Updates on Ice Anyone? dieing to get out and climb some ice
Ammon Hatch


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:31 pm GMT  Quote
 
On that note I want to get out on some ice this year too. Got my own gear, just need a little mentoring. And long approaches don't scare me. I'm sure one of you will take advantage of the "will belay for mentoring" call.

On another note, I've got a sudden uncontrollable desire to go to Ecuador this winter. I need partners though. Any takers? I know you have some unfinished business Matt... Wink
d_shorb


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:55 am GMT  Quote
 
dfrancom wrote:

On another note, the ice outta be growin' now. It's cold!

Updates on Ice Anyone? dieing to get out and climb some ice


Matthew wrote:
On that note I want to get out on some ice this year too. Got my own gear, just need a little mentoring. And long approaches don't scare me. I'm sure one of you will take advantage of the "will belay for mentoring" call.


Indeed.

Pricecicle is in, as well as some other hwy 6 ice. Timp must be perfect right now...too bad I cant go for 3 weeks minimum Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad
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