Lake Colden - Mt. Colden, 5/14-5/18

mvk54 · 05-19-2007, 11:12 AM

5/14 The snow started from 2500 elevation but it was OK till the Lake Colden and around. On the way back to Upper Works on 5/18 there was already no snow on the trail - only mud. So, the snow melts fast now.

South slope of Mt Colden is practically clear of snow, and the trail is beautiful. The actual ascent is shear smooth rock and at this time - one long waterfall. Very challanging and revarding. When I passed the summit and tried to go to the North slope - the snow was way too deep. It might stay this way for another couple of weeks (IMHO). South slope of Mt Colden is the best bet for this time. Highly recommended.

South slope of Marcy might be OK too, but I saw a lot of snow on the trail to Tears of the Clouds (from the top of Colden). That trail should be a mess for a week or two.

I also did Indian Pass from Upper Works. Nice, easy, muddy.

alombard · 05-19-2007, 04:46 PM

Sounds like a nice trip. Where did you camp?

mvk54 · 05-20-2007, 12:06 PM

Yes, indeed. Lake Colden was the place.

http://picasaweb.google.ru/mvk777/LakeColdenMay2007

Mike

AdkWalrus · 05-20-2007, 06:15 PM

Great pictures, Mike! I love the ice on the trees in the alpine zone.

Rookie · 05-21-2007, 07:37 AM

Your "Calamity Pond" photo is awesome.
Nice trip !

1ADAM12 · 05-21-2007, 09:48 AM

Sounds like a fun trip and thanks for sharing!

eddogg12 · 05-21-2007, 11:26 AM

....Very Nice Photos!

mike1889 · 05-21-2007, 12:11 PM

Nice pictures. The "Calamity Pond" in the pictures is actually Flowed Lands. Calamity Pond is smaller and about a quarter mile away toward Upper Works.

NumNum · 05-21-2007, 12:43 PM

Nice, the feet in the pic almost puts you there! Nice pictoral documentation.

wesman · 05-21-2007, 02:18 PM

Awsome!!!!!!!!! Calamity pond (flowd lands) picture. Your trail up Colden pictures are really good to. That trail (coming down for me) tired me to much to take ant pictures.

Thanks for sharing.

05-19-2007, 11:12 AM	#1
mvk54 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Lake Colden - Mt. Colden, 5/14-5/18 5/14 The snow started from 2500 elevation but it was OK till the Lake Colden and around. On the way back to Upper Works on 5/18 there was already no snow on the trail - only mud. So, the snow melts fast now. South slope of Mt Colden is practically clear of snow, and the trail is beautiful. The actual ascent is shear smooth rock and at this time - one long waterfall. Very challanging and revarding. When I passed the summit and tried to go to the North slope - the snow was way too deep. It might stay this way for another couple of weeks (IMHO). South slope of Mt Colden is the best bet for this time. Highly recommended. South slope of Marcy might be OK too, but I saw a lot of snow on the trail to Tears of the Clouds (from the top of Colden). That trail should be a mess for a week or two. I also did Indian Pass from Upper Works. Nice, easy, muddy.

05-21-2007, 09:48 AM	#6
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05-21-2007, 12:43 PM	#9
NumNum In theory, it should work Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 1,057	Nice, the feet in the pic almost puts you there! Nice pictoral documentation. __________________ If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose has been fulfilled. ~Red Skelton

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05-19-2007, 04:46 PM	#2
alombard Consultant Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 364	Sounds like a nice trip. Where did you camp?

05-20-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
mvk54 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Yes, indeed. Lake Colden was the place. http://picasaweb.google.ru/mvk777/LakeColdenMay2007 Mike

05-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
AdkWalrus Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallingford, CT Avatar: Seymour Posts: 469	Great pictures, Mike! I love the ice on the trees in the alpine zone.

05-21-2007, 07:37 AM	#5
Rookie Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston/Eden border, NY Posts: 883	Your "Calamity Pond" photo is awesome. Nice trip !

05-21-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
eddogg12 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 33	....Very Nice Photos!

05-21-2007, 12:11 PM	#8
mike1889 Consultant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colonie Posts: 253	Nice pictures. The "Calamity Pond" in the pictures is actually Flowed Lands. Calamity Pond is smaller and about a quarter mile away toward Upper Works.

05-21-2007, 02:18 PM	#10
wesman Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 6	Awsome!!!!!!!!! Calamity pond (flowd lands) picture. Your trail up Colden pictures are really good to. That trail (coming down for me) tired me to much to take ant pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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