Snow climbs late May
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:26 am
Hi,
My dad and I climbed Whitney MR last Memorial weekend. The snow was great, so I figured we'd come back for more this year. Planned for the NE couloir on Langley. Then I heard California too has had an unseasonably dry winter. So I'm wondering, ...
1) What are the odds of there being any snow in that couloir late May?
2) Anyone have recent photos of it?
3) Any other snow climbs that could be in?
4) If there's no hope we won't bother with the snow gear and do some scrambling instead. Our goal is two 14ers with two full days at our disposal. Any recommends?
Thanks!
michael
My dad and I climbed Whitney MR last Memorial weekend. The snow was great, so I figured we'd come back for more this year. Planned for the NE couloir on Langley. Then I heard California too has had an unseasonably dry winter. So I'm wondering, ...
1) What are the odds of there being any snow in that couloir late May?
2) Anyone have recent photos of it?
3) Any other snow climbs that could be in?
4) If there's no hope we won't bother with the snow gear and do some scrambling instead. Our goal is two 14ers with two full days at our disposal. Any recommends?
Thanks!
michael