Drank too much tequila the night before so I was sick in the parking lot and again at the top, but I still love the hike! Ruth Creek valley is loaded with flies.
Failed Attempt - too much avalanche debris! Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
I doubt this trail will be cleared this year. The massive amount of avalanche debris is very difficult to navigate, plus it was too early in the year I think, we had to put on snowshoes before we even made it to the trailhead. Here are some pics:
The trail above the pass was very snow covered from early season storms, and I was breaking trail in 2'+ of snow for the last half mile. Exhausting, but my goodness the views!