Front Range Conditions--Torreys and Grays Peak
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:21 am
Hey all,
I'm considering hitting up some of the CO high peaks for my spring break (March 19-28; in my mind, it beats partying on a beach, ha). I've been looking at avalanche forecasts and weather conditions for the area recently, and I'm getting a sense that the past week or two has brought some storms around the area--correct me if I'm wrong. I'm hoping to do the Lost Rat or the Dead Dog couloir on Grays and Torreys Peak, and I was planning to take some friends out there with me. Has anyone been up there recently? I've heard the top of the route can vary in difficulty depending on the presence of a cornice on the summit ridge. Any info on recent conditions would be very much appreciated.
Cheers.
I'm considering hitting up some of the CO high peaks for my spring break (March 19-28; in my mind, it beats partying on a beach, ha). I've been looking at avalanche forecasts and weather conditions for the area recently, and I'm getting a sense that the past week or two has brought some storms around the area--correct me if I'm wrong. I'm hoping to do the Lost Rat or the Dead Dog couloir on Grays and Torreys Peak, and I was planning to take some friends out there with me. Has anyone been up there recently? I've heard the top of the route can vary in difficulty depending on the presence of a cornice on the summit ridge. Any info on recent conditions would be very much appreciated.
Cheers.