Looks like quite an adventure! Good job, and thanks for sharing the pictures.
I noticed your car in LCC that morning and I kept my eye on the Needle off and on during the day, but I guess I was too far off (doing the Red/White/Red/White) to spot you guys. From the top of White Baldy I did comment that it looked that the top of the Needle was melted out, and from what you say it was -- so how tough was that section?
Just simply boulder hoping. It was steep, but easy scrambling. I'm jealous about the Red/White deal. Dustin was telling me about that route, which he had climbed the week before. Sounds like a fun day out.
and helpful in getting a feel for what the route involves.
I was relieved to hear to you didn't descent Coalpit, that sounds really treacherous this time of year. Even a month ago when I did North Thunder, we ruled out Coalpit. I'm thinking February and March is the time to do it.
I knew it was worth all the picture taking. Glad you lug that camera around because look what you get! Great day, it got me pumped and on monday I actually hit South Thunder from Bell's in an attempt to traverse over to North Thunder on that tasty looking ridge. Too bad the weather turned, we go rained on 3x, hailed on and snowed on, plus I got a sunburn! Crazy Utah weather.
this looks like a great snow climb as well as ski descent. i know how horrid the bush wacking at the bottom of Hogum can be. great photos and commentary. The spring thunderstorms always keep you on your toes.
I was in that area during the winter, unfortunately the views were not so good that day, must do it again with better vis. It must have abeen a long walk out, even on skis the bottom of Bells seems to take forever.
Good Job!
Another fantastic trip report and your pics are incredible as usual! I'm glad you guys had a great time. I'll have to add this route to my list for next spring.
Like others, your report inspires the calendaring of this route for next spring. Your choice of Bells Canyon for the coming out party was a wise one. FYI, on Tuesday our little group hiked up Bells and climbed the couloir to the prominent notch between Lone Peak and Rocky Mouth Canyon Peak, and we then scrambled and snow-climbed to the top of Lone Peak. That couloir was not as steep, though, as the needle and only 850' of adventure. Thanks again.
vanman798 - Jun 9, 2009 11:14 am - Voted 10/10
WowLooks like quite an adventure! Good job, and thanks for sharing the pictures.
I noticed your car in LCC that morning and I kept my eye on the Needle off and on during the day, but I guess I was too far off (doing the Red/White/Red/White) to spot you guys. From the top of White Baldy I did comment that it looked that the top of the Needle was melted out, and from what you say it was -- so how tough was that section?
marauders - Jun 9, 2009 1:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: WowJust simply boulder hoping. It was steep, but easy scrambling. I'm jealous about the Red/White deal. Dustin was telling me about that route, which he had climbed the week before. Sounds like a fun day out.
snowbirdskier - Jun 9, 2009 11:20 am - Voted 9/10
JealousThat looks like so much fun! Glad you had a good time!
Matthew Van Horn - Jun 9, 2009 11:22 am - Voted 10/10
Will get to itNext year for sure...
seanpeckham - Jun 9, 2009 5:06 pm - Voted 10/10
great picturesand helpful in getting a feel for what the route involves.
I was relieved to hear to you didn't descent Coalpit, that sounds really treacherous this time of year. Even a month ago when I did North Thunder, we ruled out Coalpit. I'm thinking February and March is the time to do it.
marauders - Jun 10, 2009 11:52 am - Hasn't voted
Re: great picturesYeah, the efficiency of Coalpit is so tempting, but better safe than sorry. We need to ski Coalpit next March. What a ride that would be!
seanpeckham - Jun 22, 2009 12:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: great picturesCount me in for skiing Coalpit next year! I meant to this year, but schedule, partners, and conditions never converged.
apachedino - Jun 10, 2009 5:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Fabulous PicsI knew it was worth all the picture taking. Glad you lug that camera around because look what you get! Great day, it got me pumped and on monday I actually hit South Thunder from Bell's in an attempt to traverse over to North Thunder on that tasty looking ridge. Too bad the weather turned, we go rained on 3x, hailed on and snowed on, plus I got a sunburn! Crazy Utah weather.
x4wheeling - Jun 10, 2009 6:16 pm - Voted 9/10
snow climb & ski runthis looks like a great snow climb as well as ski descent. i know how horrid the bush wacking at the bottom of Hogum can be. great photos and commentary. The spring thunderstorms always keep you on your toes.
highpeakskier - Jun 10, 2009 11:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice TRI was in that area during the winter, unfortunately the views were not so good that day, must do it again with better vis. It must have abeen a long walk out, even on skis the bottom of Bells seems to take forever.
Good Job!
Travis Atwood - Jun 15, 2009 2:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice WorkAnother fantastic trip report and your pics are incredible as usual! I'm glad you guys had a great time. I'll have to add this route to my list for next spring.
tannerpuma15 - Jun 17, 2009 1:59 am - Voted 10/10
Great Trip reportThis looks like a lot of fun. I'll definitely have to do this route soon.
Allen - Jun 17, 2009 6:33 am - Hasn't voted
SnowLooks like there is more snow than usual this time of the year?
marauders - Jun 18, 2009 10:56 am - Hasn't voted
Re: SnowYeah, there is. The snow totals this year were a bit over the average, and May/June temps have been under the average. Good combination!
stinkycheezman33 - Jun 17, 2009 9:23 am - Voted 10/10
phenomenal scenery!thanks for sharing the experience :)
happy climbing!
Moogie737 - Jun 18, 2009 12:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Fine trip report/excellent photosLike others, your report inspires the calendaring of this route for next spring. Your choice of Bells Canyon for the coming out party was a wise one. FYI, on Tuesday our little group hiked up Bells and climbed the couloir to the prominent notch between Lone Peak and Rocky Mouth Canyon Peak, and we then scrambled and snow-climbed to the top of Lone Peak. That couloir was not as steep, though, as the needle and only 850' of adventure. Thanks again.
Alpinist - Jun 19, 2009 1:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Love it!Great TR and photos! Looks like an awesome route. Thanks for putting it on my radar.