Winter on the Trap Dike

[Treker]

I am planning on climbing the TRAP DIKE this winter, and was hoping for some beta...gear, protection, best approach etc. Any info will be greatly appreciated,

 

[Tom Rankin]

I am planning on climbing the TRAP DIKE this winter, and was hoping for some beta...gear, protection, best approach etc. Any info will be greatly appreciated,

Here's some old threads:

http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5337

http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4588

http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4616

http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4680

A lot of that is about an accident there. I'm not trying to put you off, just be careful and know what you are getting into.

The best approach in winter is to just walk out across the lake from the north end, having come up from the Loj.

 

[Neil]

Join this forum:
http://www.adkclimbs.com/

 

[Reekee]

Dike in Winter

Condition as you well know is everything. I've called Rock and River guides or the Loj to get snow and ice conditions before I ventured out. The dike is a great adventure with a big mountain feel. When to exit the dike and move out on the slide is not obvious. The conditions were such when we went that the ice section was tech. and we rapped the falls on descent. Crampons, ice axes, rope, harness, belay device and screws were along on our adventure and we used them all. The Mountaineer has also been helpful for beta as well. Enjoy

 

[Treker]

Thanks

Thanks for all your input, it has been very helpful. The plan is to head up on the 10th, depending upon weather conditions we'll be @ Pitchoff North, or the Trap Dike.
Thanks again for all the beta.
Bob