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Posted: **Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:28 pm**

peladoboton wrote: in your humbe opinion, what are the best 14ers with cool couloirs in may?

I could suggest a few, but the best ones are in CA! :twisted:

(I'll get back to you on this. With any luck, I can join you!)

Posted: **Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:19 am**

mconnell wrote:
peladoboton wrote: in your humbe opinion, what are the best 14ers with cool couloirs in may?

I could suggest a few, but the best ones are in CA! (I'll get back to you on this. With any luck, I can join you!)

MC, have you been hanging out on that "CA is best" thread? :wink:

PDBT, as you know it depends on conditions. Right now I'd say Russian couloir on Lincoln, Dead Dog on Torrey's, Angel of Shavano, Ypsilon, lots to do on Mt. Evans (hehehehe, and I'm 45 minutes away from THAT one...). There'll be plenty to do but if you DARE come to CO again without doing a climb with me I'll have yer knackers in a sack.

Posted: **Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:31 am**

I have climbed the Cristo Couloir on Quandary in mid - May (prolly 5-6 years ago). Descended the standard route. Nice climb as long as snow conditions are right and avy danger low. Used Dawson's guide to predict sunhit (about an hour after standard sunrise)

Posted: **Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:13 am**

From what I've read, May can be a good time of year for the Notch Couloir on Longs.

Posted: **Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:16 am**

Check out "Colorado Snow Climbs" by Dave Cooper

http://www.davecooperoutdoors.com/Bookstore.html

It's got lots of routes for all seasons including a chart showing when they're most likely to be in shape.

Posted: **Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:48 am**

KevinCraig wrote:Check out "Colorado Snow Climbs" by Dave Cooper

http://www.davecooperoutdoors.com/Bookstore.html

It's got lots of routes for all seasons including a chart showing when they're most likely to be in shape.

I second Dave Coopers book. Great beta on couloirs and approx. times to hit them.

Posted: **Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:53 am**

Dave Cooper's book is an excellent resource. Year-round ops for sure, well-written.

The Trough is a great idea. The hike up to Black Lake alone is worth the trip. You just keep thinkin', butch. We'll be here.

Oh, and the knackers thing was just to get your attention. :lol:

Posted: **Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:46 pm**

What is the Bell Cord Couloir usually like in mid- to late May?

Posted: **Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:17 pm**

Diggler wrote:What is the Bell Cord Couloir usually like in mid- to late May?

Probably low- to mid-sketch. I tried that one July 4th weekend a few years back and it was in great shape.

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