Peter50 wrote:I am heading to Mt. langely Wednesday, June 13, I'll give you an update on conditions
Tease.
I was in Miter Basin June 20 - 23 (2012), via New Army and Cottonwood Passes.
New Army Pass: No snow on trail as of 6/21 (small snowbank bordering last few feet).
Army Pass: As of 6/21, 40 yards or so of easily passable (no special equipment required, by first hand accounts), steep, exposed snow on the topmost switchback. Boot tracked and very soft by noon. I'd hazard a guess that the entire trail will be ice free within 2 weeks.
I've only ever seen it this dry in late August or September. Mossies were very active only in the evening and early morning – enough so to drive me into my tent or don my head net. Marmots very bold.
Army Pass from Cottonwood Basin (6/20)Ersatz Crutches ( ?!?) below ArmyArmy Pass Trail from summit plateau (6/21) - the angle of repose seems to be lessened a bit by the wide angle lens
Mt. Langley and Army Pass (6/21)Marmot Damage - Sky Blue Lake