The snow conditions were abnormal, due to a lot of late Spring snowpack. The crevasses and waterfall sections were non-trivial. However, the bergschrund was very open but the standard route was not safe for travel due to a lot of snowpack and ice. We basically had to ascend the rappel route, which required a lot of extra time, focus, and determination. Thanks to Gimpilator and Dave for helping make this trip a success!!!
This was my 37th Washington County Highpoint summited.
Redwic - Jul 13, 2011 9:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2011
An Epic Climb!The snow conditions were abnormal, due to a lot of late Spring snowpack. The crevasses and waterfall sections were non-trivial. However, the bergschrund was very open but the standard route was not safe for travel due to a lot of snowpack and ice. We basically had to ascend the rappel route, which required a lot of extra time, focus, and determination. Thanks to Gimpilator and Dave for helping make this trip a success!!!
This was my 37th Washington County Highpoint summited.