Thunderbolt, North Couloir conditions

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Thunderbolt, North Couloir conditions

by fatdad » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:17 pm

Anyone done this recently? I may be doing the Tbolt-Sill traverse this weekend, but suspect that, given the last few dry years we've had, this may be really icy or rocky. If so, I'd rather leave the ice gear behind and opt for a different way up Tbolt, or even start the traverse from Sill like some have recommended. Thanks in advance for your responses.

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Re: Thunderbolt, North Couloir conditions

by MoapaPk » Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:08 pm

? Folks up there last 2 weeks saw a bit of new snow, but it otherwise looked dry.

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Re: Thunderbolt, North Couloir conditions

by mrchad9 » Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:06 pm

In dry conditions I found Underhill Couloir to be an acceptable ascent. No gear needed.

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