Re: Upper portion of Tanner, current conditions
I suspect crampons (or my preference YakTracs) will be needed at least on the upper reaches of BA during your exit. Likely to still be somewhat icy up there...
Phil L 2010-02-08 11:10:46 #59823
Re: 14 Night Permit
I agree -- take the short route into 94-mile. It is a little exposed, but not bad. We either handed down or lowered packs in a couple of places, but...
Bob Bordasch 2010-02-08 10:48:46 #59822
Re: 14 Night Permit
Donald,
For the route to Evan's Butte do we basically get to the Tuna/Flint saddle, go directly West to gain Sagitarius Ridge, and then follow the ridge NW...
Wade 2010-02-08 10:43:23 #59821
Re: 14 Night Permit
Andrew,
Is the route fairly straightforward up to Shiva Temple just following the ridge up from the Saddle? Any route tips for the climb? We were also...
Wade 2010-02-08 10:32:19 #59820
Re: 14 Night Permit
Thanks Chris! The funny thing is that I "discovered" your photos just last week and and specifically was checking out your pics of the 94 mile chimney route....
Wade 2010-02-08 10:28:03 #59819
Re: Early spring access to Indian Hollow
Bob,
I agree that if our wet winter continues even the low road to Indian Hollow will probably be under snow in late March and alternate plans will be...
hikrphred 2010-02-08 05:26:21 #59818
Re: SPOT vs SAT PHONE
It was a private. I don't think we saw a commercial trip the whole month we we there. Although, if he had done that on a commercial trip the increased tips...
hikrphred 2010-02-08 05:22:20 #59817
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