Trip Report
Incredible Hulk - a quick visit to say hi, March 2013
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Saturday March 30, 2013 2:21am
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Last Sunday we thought we'd go check out the Hulk in spring. The feeling of solitude there is quite different from summer I must say - it starts off with the completely deserted Twin Lakes area (the campground is closed still) and we didn't see anyone all day in the area. Here are a few shots from the day... wanted to ski the left and/or right couloirs too but a 10am start, slow going initially, less than inspiring conditions and lame excuses meant we just took it easy and enjoyed the afternoon in the hot springs instead.
Should have brought the rope and gear... could have climbed a few pitches with the sun providing plenty of warmth! Next time maybe.
The lack of snow in the Sierra this spring is quite shocking. How many dry winters in a row can we have?
pvalchev
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Comments
Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 30, 2013 - 03:43am PT
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Nice tour. Looking bonier by the day. Love my Reverends!
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 30, 2013 - 10:34am PT
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What's the vert/mileage to where you guys stopped?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 30, 2013 - 12:50pm PT
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Awesome! Really wanted to see some photos of that thing in winter.
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pvalchev
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Author's Reply
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Mar 30, 2013 - 01:29pm PT
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Willoughby - yeah the reverends are nice! Might have to hike a lot higher in April to get to snow... this winter was hardly here.
Grippa - it's about 5 miles and 3,000 ft to where we stopped, the first two or so are on dirt. After that it goes much faster than in summer though... I think the left couloir would add another 1,500-2,000ft from there.
Vitaliy - my dream is now to ski up there, climb PV and ski down in a nice spring day. :)
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Mar 30, 2013 - 01:43pm PT
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damn those are beautiful photos!
thanks for sharing,
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Mar 30, 2013 - 04:26pm PT
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how was the skiing?
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California, living in The Old Pueblo
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Mar 30, 2013 - 04:29pm PT
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Fantastic photos ... Loved loved loved the reflected mountain in the body of water.
Thanks for sharing!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Mar 30, 2013 - 08:39pm PT
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Yes, it's quite amazing how little snow there is so early. Thanks for the TR!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 30, 2013 - 08:44pm PT
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Ditto on the low snow pack, but regardless, you got some skiing in. Very nice...beautiful day...looks like "a good time was had by all"
Susan
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David Wilson
climber
CA
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:35am PT
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This TR makes me want to put my skis on, but I think it's already too late this year
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msiddens
Trad climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:44am PT
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Looks awwwwwwwwesome!!!
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:46am PT
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Gorgeous! tfpu
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pvalchev
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Author's Reply
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Mar 31, 2013 - 01:45pm PT
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Leggs - the reflection of sawtooths in Twin Lakes was so amazing, we stayed there for 10 minutes just enjoying it... it was hard to leave that place. No wonder it's so packed in the summer time!
LuckyPink - skiing was decent :)
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:30pm PT
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Schweeeeeeet!
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Footloose
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
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Yeah, that's the life! :)
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RyanD
climber
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Oh yeah, that's really cool! I can't believe how little snow on the peaks!
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Dear lord
so psyched
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cultureshock
Trad climber
Mountain View
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Apr 17, 2013 - 11:22am PT
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Sweet Dude!
I was just in Utah and it was snowing. I was checking the weather reports around and clicked on the Hulk, which showed sun and much warmer temps. Sometimes it seems silly to leave California!
Perhaps I'll get an early for the hulk season this year!
 Luke
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Apr 17, 2013 - 12:19pm PT
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wonderful. Great way to start my day today. Thanks for posting up. Here we are a few years ago, in the same hood. Climbing and skiing Der Matterhorn.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 17, 2013 - 01:05pm PT
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No crowds, no mosquitos, bluebird weather and a glissade descent......go back and get your gear!
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Apr 17, 2013 - 02:41pm PT
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Melissa.
Cat.
Pen.
Cheers!
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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Apr 17, 2013 - 10:05pm PT
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Wicked cool photos! Thanks for sharing that!
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