Conditions at Genesis area?

Submitted by Chica on Mon, 11/22/2004 - 08:35
A friend and I are thinking of heading up later this week looking for some easy to moderate ice to warm up with... how the climbs are looking with the warm weather you been having-specifically the Genesis area? If those aren't in, any suggestions?

The right side of G1 is in pretty well, the rest of it is a safe top-rope, a little thin for pro. G2 is nice! There were tons of people on it this weekend. (19th/20th)

G1's left, easier side is totally in and plastic. So are the three other climbs to left the left of the flow. Lower Greensleeves is a very fun climb that deserves more attention. Today (11/24) it was pure plastic. Only stubbys for pro, but incredibly fun!

Was up there yesterday and climbed the GII and HangOver. Both are far from being 'totally in'. They are formed up as early season climbs which makes gear and climbing a little tricky. It was warm up there yesterday and everything was running if not on top then underneath. Todays mild temps won't help a whole lot but the mercury is falling as the weekend approaches. GI - left side formed as per the season but was dripping and running like it was freshly hosed off. Plenty of traffic - so much for letting it form. The little WII gully left of GI was marginal. GII - thicker than GI and a much safer alternative. The upper third was formed well and gear was reasonable. Hang Over - not much gear unless a tied off stubby is considered worthy. The upper section was veneer so we just ended at the 2nd belay tree. Compared to Nov 2003 this is hardly formed. Again a great early season spicy for its grade. Climb safe.
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