Howdy all,
We are going on a backpack trip north of the end of Hwy 180's end, towards Cartridge Pass and Granite Pass and Bench Lake and environs. What snow conditions should we expect? Should I bring an axe if I want to do some peakbagging off trail?
Up here in Washington I pretty much always bring an axe, but the North Cascades ain't the Sierra! This is my first overnight trip in the Sierra so I'm a complete newbie.
Thanks all,
-rubberlegs
Sierra conditions for a Washington dufus
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Re: Sierra conditions for a Washington dufus
Rubberlegs:
Conditions are pretty variable up there right now, but for the most part melted out. If you try to bag some peaks with chutes/colouirs to the summits, you may encounter some snow/neve ice, but I would generally think you can stay on rock around most of it.
Good luck, be safe, and have a great time!
-Laura
Conditions are pretty variable up there right now, but for the most part melted out. If you try to bag some peaks with chutes/colouirs to the summits, you may encounter some snow/neve ice, but I would generally think you can stay on rock around most of it.
Good luck, be safe, and have a great time!
-Laura
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Re: Sierra conditions for a Washington dufus
Thanks, Moose. You were right! No snow was any issue for us.
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