Suggestions for Beginner snow climbs?
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:39 am
Hi, first post here. I thought this would be a good place to ask this since it seems many of the members of this site are accomplished mountaineers . I do a lot of hiking (some climbing) in Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra throughout the summer, but only recently have decided to start doing some winter climbs. But I don't want to dive right in to some very steep colouir climb my first time out and get in over my head (literally!).
So, what are some recommended snow climbs that can be done for a noob like me? I took a basic winter mountaineering class and (kinda) learned some basic ice axe/crampon techniques. I'm definitely going to work on the basics for a while on some easier slopes until using this equipment is second nature, but when I'm ready to tackle a "real" snow climb, I don't want it to be too sketchy my first time out.
Again, I'm pretty familiar with the Tahoe region and most of the East side, but for now, maybe just some suggestions in the Tahoe area? East side suggestions are fine too, but since I live in the Bay Area, I'd prefer to keep it more "local" for the first few attempts. I don't know if there's much out there, as we didn't really even have a "winter"
Thanks in advance!
So, what are some recommended snow climbs that can be done for a noob like me? I took a basic winter mountaineering class and (kinda) learned some basic ice axe/crampon techniques. I'm definitely going to work on the basics for a while on some easier slopes until using this equipment is second nature, but when I'm ready to tackle a "real" snow climb, I don't want it to be too sketchy my first time out.
Again, I'm pretty familiar with the Tahoe region and most of the East side, but for now, maybe just some suggestions in the Tahoe area? East side suggestions are fine too, but since I live in the Bay Area, I'd prefer to keep it more "local" for the first few attempts. I don't know if there's much out there, as we didn't really even have a "winter"
Thanks in advance!