Roadside Gully

Received a conditions report from Westley Shaffer from their trip up Roadside Gully on 1/9/14. Westley reports:

"I'm happy to report that the approach ice is thick enough to climb, at least the left half. Ice is solid up to the landing below the amphitheater. Water is still running on the right side down the first tier. With the coming warm temps I hope some of the ice holds until cold temps return.

I do have to apologize that I'm unfamiliar with route names and info. This was my first time there. Any way you could edit the photo to add route names, so I can get them right next time?"

Upper tiers of Roadside Gully , January 9, 2014. (Westley Shaffer Photo) Routes are labled per Westley's request. Conditions look protectable on most routes except Moterhead. Time will tell how much of a setback we will experience with the warm temps we are suppost to get this weekend.

Hidden Amphitheater

Also received a report from Jason Erdman: "Matt Hirt and I did a little night climbing in Hidden Amphitheater last night (1/9/14), trying to squeeze in some more ice before the thaw. The entire route was climbable with fat ice in some sections, although there is still a good amount of water running and there is still some bare spots where there is usually ice. The first two tiers were leasable, but the headwall on the third tier was still a little thin, but I was able to get to the top on the lower angle section to the left. I backed-up the rappel anchor with a new piece of webbing. Hopefully Saturday's warm temps and rain won't destroy everything. It is just starting to get good!"