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Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:02 pm
by asmrz
Mark, I loved reading several of your latest TR on Supertopo. Keep climbing man...

I think we ALL should concentrate on climbing more, pushing ourselves more, doing better things, longer trips, harder moves.

What we should not collectivelly do, is to degenerate into the kind of crap slinging that can be read here.

Chad, what have you done lately? Write us TR, tell us where you have been, give us some inspiration for our next trip.

This California forum, at least in my opinion, is for climbers talking about climbing. And as someone once said,

"whether you right or wrong, you'll be gone before very long"

So, please, stop this now.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:48 pm
by x15x15
The CA forum seems more like a kindergarten playground brawl... Than a forum for climbers...

Let's hope for a good season on tahquitz this winter!

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:11 pm
by Vitaliy M.
x15x15 shows up only when there is a good brawl in order. Would be great if you posted some climbing-related content sometime!

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:47 am
by Skateboards2Scrapers
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBUH9HsNXAA[/youtube]

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:58 pm
by x15x15
Vitaliy M. wrote:x15x15 shows up only when there is a good brawl in order. Would be great if you posted some climbing-related content sometime!


I like a good playground brawl, reminds me of my hot 6th grade teacher. Still, I hope for a good season on tahquitz this winter. Which is " climbing-related content."

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:47 pm
by Vitaliy M.
I have not been there, but heard it is pretty hard. Would love to have someone talk about it or post pictures? Hoping to climb ice there at some point myself. Maybe this year, if it is good.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:03 pm
by SierraSummits
Anyone been in the palisade region recently? How's the approach? Rockfall still a problem?

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:51 pm
by Vitaliy M.
I would think there would be more avalanche danger than rock fall danger in those couloirs now. Just a guess. I have not been up there recently.

If I was you, I would PM 'the Chief' every question regarding the Sierra you or your friends may have.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:59 pm
by SierraSummits
Thanks. Yea, we're contemplating a winter climb over the next two weeks with Sill and North Palisade being prime candidates. My partners have significant big mountain experience, having climbed Denali last year, but have more limited Sierra specific experience so trying to get some opinions before committing. Good call on the getting in touch with the chief. I'll do that.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:46 pm
by Bascuela
Bump for Sping 13'.

Last mid May had ice the last 200' (U Notch). bergschrund had decent snow bridge. I suppose I could expect that this year as well. Anyone have recent condition report?

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:55 pm
by Burchey
Vitaliy M. wrote:If I was you, I would PM 'the Chief' every question regarding the Sierra you or your friends may have.


There may have been a name change...Shet!

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:56 pm
by Burchey
Based on this from a short while ago - opportunity may currently exist

http://mountainproject.com/v/north-palisade-u-notch-4613/108080523

has anyone been up that can provide some insight as to conditions?

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:17 am
by naren
Does any one know of current conditions of U-Notch and V-Notch also will it be in shape in late July or will that be too late for this year?
Thanks in advance.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:35 am
by Deb
Climbed U Notch 2 weeks ago. Found it relatively pleasant for such a late start. Plenty of blue ice but we didn't bring gear. Snow/ice continuous to notch; snow bridge soft but held up. It may be suspect now.

Re: U-Notch V-Notch conditions?

PostPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:43 pm
by Bascuela
Bumpage - 2014.

Per another thread.
"Snowshoes used and appreciated in the afternoon starting between Third lake and Sam Mack to camp on the moraine." - April 20th