21-7-12 Trap Dike with descent via Otis Gully

nangaparbat · 07-22-2012, 05:59 PM

Hello, yesterday, I was aiming to try a new route on Colden South West face, a quick reality check put me back on the Dike.

I was the first person of the day to begin the ascent, and I went up slowly, taking numerous photo breaks. Above the waterfall , I was passed by numerous peoples.

I would estimate that about 30 persons climbed the dike yesterday.

On the Irene exit, I have met Ed (Festus) who is a guide, his son Tom 13 years of age and a friend of them Bob (hope I recall correctly).

On my way back, I met them again on the north summiot of Colden, and we team up to get down via Otis gully.

The descent was the adventure of the day...

Thanks to Tom who with his smaller stature was able to show us the way under numerous block jam in the gully.

A last step has necessited a rappel, thank that Ed had a rope and harness.

My pics are to found here

http://www.fousderando.com/viewtopic...0be951fdec77e9

mudrat · 07-23-2012, 08:38 AM

Love otis gulley. NP, look at the pic with the red shirt standing between the opposing faces...that's where I bushwhacked over to Avy Pass Slide last year. Beautiful!

Blackbear · 07-23-2012, 06:26 PM

Fabulous pictures

masshysteria · 07-23-2012, 08:15 PM

Picture 0-8, now THATS a choke-stone!!

Efoxx · 07-30-2012, 11:14 PM

I am thinking of tackling the Trapp Dike this weekend...first time. Which route is recommended, the traditional slide that breaks off to the right or the new slide from Irene? In the event I chose the Irene Slide are approach shoes needed?

nangaparbat · 07-31-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Efoxx

I am thinking of tackling the Trapp Dike this weekend...first time. Which route is recommended, the traditional slide that breaks off to the right or the new slide from Irene? In the event I chose the Irene Slide are approach shoes needed?

It will be easier to find the new Irene Exit than the classic exit. On the classic exit, it is easier to exit the Dike too early and end up on a fairly steep slab, which over the time was the site of many rescues.

If I was you, I would go up until you reach the irene exit.

No need for approach shoe as long as your boot has good rubber sole.

Enjoy and be prudent, if being on an exposed pitch is not your cup of tea, you will find the waterfall pitch impressive to say the least.

Efoxx · 07-31-2012, 10:17 AM

Appreciate the advice...is a herd path obvious once you get to the top of the Irene Slide? We want to bag the Summit and descend via Lake Arnold. Possibly also stop at Indian Falls and grab Tabletop on the way back to Marcy Dam.

nangaparbat · 07-31-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Efoxx

Appreciate the advice...is a herd path obvious once you get to the top of the Irene Slide? We want to bag the Summit and descend via Lake Arnold. Possibly also stop at Indian Falls and grab Tabletop on the way back to Marcy Dam.

From top of slide, you are less than 30 seconds away from summit rock...

Dont worry about HP, it is being built with increase usage.

Efoxx · 07-31-2012, 12:13 PM

Excellent...I am 100% in barring rain and or my friend dropping out at the last minute. I read a TR a while back on Adirondack Explorer, one of the adventurers decided to swim across the lake from the Hitch em up Matildas. My buddy and I are considering bringing garbage bags and sealing off our packs and doing the same...will keep you posted.

tcd · 07-31-2012, 02:14 PM

Looks to be a very short, easy swim, although I have not done it. It certainly makes sense! A dry bag is pretty cheap, and might be better for keeping your stuff dry.

If you swim, watch for lots of debris underwater (boulders, whole trees, etc.) and don't get snagged on anything.

masshysteria · 07-31-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd

If you swim, watch for lots of debris underwater (boulders, whole trees, etc.) and don't get snagged on anything.

Good advice, there are a lot of submerged trees visible in the lower end of the lake. Caution advised!

Efoxx · 07-31-2012, 04:57 PM

Thanks. I am less concerned with the debris and more concerned with the leeches. Whenever I camp at Lake Colden I always take an early morning and late afternoon swim. I have noticed lots of leeches in the shallow water. I hate leeches.

07-22-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
nangaparbat Consultant Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: On a mountain Posts: 350	21-7-12 Trap Dike with descent via Otis Gully Hello, yesterday, I was aiming to try a new route on Colden South West face, a quick reality check put me back on the Dike. I was the first person of the day to begin the ascent, and I went up slowly, taking numerous photo breaks. Above the waterfall , I was passed by numerous peoples. I would estimate that about 30 persons climbed the dike yesterday. On the Irene exit, I have met Ed (Festus) who is a guide, his son Tom 13 years of age and a friend of them Bob (hope I recall correctly). On my way back, I met them again on the north summiot of Colden, and we team up to get down via Otis gully. The descent was the adventure of the day... Thanks to Tom who with his smaller stature was able to show us the way under numerous block jam in the gully. A last step has necessited a rappel, thank that Ed had a rope and harness. My pics are to found here http://www.fousderando.com/viewtopic...0be951fdec77e9

07-23-2012, 08:38 AM	#2
mudrat Slide Junkie, 46R 5430W Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ADK Mountains Posts: 889	Love otis gulley. NP, look at the pic with the red shirt standing between the opposing faces...that's where I bushwhacked over to Avy Pass Slide last year. Beautiful! __________________ May your ambition for the goal allow you to be a student of the journey. http://www.mackenziefamily.com/46/46r.html

07-23-2012, 06:26 PM	#3
Blackbear Consultant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northville Posts: 317	Fabulous pictures __________________ Not all those who wander are lost....JRR Tolkien

07-23-2012, 08:15 PM	#4
masshysteria Berkshire County Delegate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Mass. Posts: 1,113	Picture 0-8, now THATS a choke-stone!! __________________ https://picasaweb.google.com/masshysteria1958

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07-30-2012, 11:14 PM	#5
Efoxx Efoxx Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Park Slope Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	I am thinking of tackling the Trapp Dike this weekend...first time. Which route is recommended, the traditional slide that breaks off to the right or the new slide from Irene? In the event I chose the Irene Slide are approach shoes needed?

07-31-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
Efoxx Efoxx Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Park Slope Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	Appreciate the advice...is a herd path obvious once you get to the top of the Irene Slide? We want to bag the Summit and descend via Lake Arnold. Possibly also stop at Indian Falls and grab Tabletop on the way back to Marcy Dam.

07-31-2012, 12:13 PM	#9
Efoxx Efoxx Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Park Slope Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	Excellent...I am 100% in barring rain and or my friend dropping out at the last minute. I read a TR a while back on Adirondack Explorer, one of the adventurers decided to swim across the lake from the Hitch em up Matildas. My buddy and I are considering bringing garbage bags and sealing off our packs and doing the same...will keep you posted.

07-31-2012, 02:14 PM	#10
tcd Commander Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 653	Looks to be a very short, easy swim, although I have not done it. It certainly makes sense! A dry bag is pretty cheap, and might be better for keeping your stuff dry. If you swim, watch for lots of debris underwater (boulders, whole trees, etc.) and don't get snagged on anything.

07-31-2012, 04:57 PM	#12
Efoxx Efoxx Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Park Slope Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	Thanks. I am less concerned with the debris and more concerned with the leeches. Whenever I camp at Lake Colden I always take an early morning and late afternoon swim. I have noticed lots of leeches in the shallow water. I hate leeches.

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