Does anyone know how V-Notch and the other steepish ice couloirs in the Sierra are doing?

I'm heading to the Palisades this weekend, Hamik. I'll try to get some beta shots to post up next week.

This is a picture taken 8/31:

U-Notch bergschrund:

V-Notch bergschrund:

Any updates on North Peak, Dana or any of the other typical fall ice spots? Is anything shaping up or is this season not looking like it's gonna happen?

North is a quick jaunt on styrofoam with crampons still, and likely to stay that way if we get any early dumping

I'm also looking for info on the Dana Couloir (might go there this week-end). Anyone can comment on the recent conditions for the DC?

Has anyone had a look at the couloirs of North Peak? I am looking to see if there is still a snow bridge from the apron to the gully? I am heading up with a couple of friends who made it up Dana last fall. Both are a bit edgy about the potential gap. Thanks!

Tad

I'm pretty interested in North Peak for October...........beta beta beta!

Any update?

I climbed North Peak earlier this month (Sept. 9th) and found firm neve and easy 'schrund crossings on all couloirs. No update since then though.



The picture shows the 'schrund on the right couloir after we downclimbed it. We opted to jump, but there was ample snow to climber's right.

Thank you,
Just the info I was looking for. You got me wondering...Why the down climb?

Tad

PrestonRhea wrote:I climbed North Peak earlier this month (Sept. 9th) and found firm neve and easy 'schrund crossings on all couloirs.

Yup.. did all three the weekend before last and encountered the same conditions. Do not think that anyone will see any ice in any of the three this season. First possible Winter storm may hit late this Sunday and onto early next week according to the GFS.
If that happens, end of story for ice on North Peak or maybe many if not most of the Sierra for this season.

bump for any updates...

hahahahahha
Mountaineer's Route on Mt. Whitney had water ice (in good condition) for about half it's length as of Thursday Sept 29th. To get down it we had to climb down the rock buttress to the side...which works.

To save your neck, here's another one oriented horizontal