Redstone Ice Conditions 11/28

Took a drive up the Crystal Valley on Tuesday. Most of the ice climbs in Redstone form via snow melt, and there is no snow, so it’s looking pretty dry out there. Tomato Chimney and the other routes in that vicinity are coming in, as they are fed by ground water that seeps all year long. Single Parenting will probably be in soon, as it too comes from spring flow and not melt water. Other than that, it’s looking slim. Some ice on the Redstone Pillar, but not much. Hays will probably be a good bet in a couple of weeks, depending on how warm it stays.

Until we get more snow I’d probably head down to Ouray and Silverton if you’re looking for good ice to climb.