Ice conditions Feb 1st
Whiteside Mountain has very little ice. Starshine is not formed at all and the face is coated with snow. The gully routes are forming at the base and will be climbable in a day or two. The upper pitches are doubtful thought as they are thin with icicles still forming up.
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Icicles are forming, but it is not consolidated enough for climbing. The tops are all delaminated and running. It should be climbable in a day or two, but doubtful that you can safely lead any routes.
It was cold last night 15 (degrees), but warm today. Hopefully we will get some cold nights and cloudy days to help form the ice.
Patrick
