What do you think about Mt. Tom this weekend?
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:12 am
Hi all,
I was thinking of hiking Mt. Tom this weekend. I've never been there before. Looks like the coming storms may put the kibosh on that, but maybe not and maybe it'll make things more interesting.
For those that are familiar with the area, what do you think 6-12 inches of snow will do for the hike? I'm looking at the route from Horton Lakes-Tungstar Mine. I'll bring my snow shoes (and axe and crampons) just in case. Too dicey? Too difficult to route find? What do you think?
Also, any good areas near the summit to bivy? I've yet to bivy at a major Sierra summit, so if I do make it and conditions look good (weather looks clear for the weekend), I might make a night out of it.
Any perspective is appreciated,
Jason
I was thinking of hiking Mt. Tom this weekend. I've never been there before. Looks like the coming storms may put the kibosh on that, but maybe not and maybe it'll make things more interesting.
For those that are familiar with the area, what do you think 6-12 inches of snow will do for the hike? I'm looking at the route from Horton Lakes-Tungstar Mine. I'll bring my snow shoes (and axe and crampons) just in case. Too dicey? Too difficult to route find? What do you think?
Also, any good areas near the summit to bivy? I've yet to bivy at a major Sierra summit, so if I do make it and conditions look good (weather looks clear for the weekend), I might make a night out of it.
Any perspective is appreciated,
Jason