I'm planning a Gannett Attempt somewhere between 8/21-8/26. It looks like a case can be made for both the Southeast Couloir Route and Gooseneck Gully/Bergschrund Route. Any guidance as to which route may be more advisable, given the current conditions? Or just in general, which route is typically better in late August? Thanks!

jrjas12 wrote:I'm planning a Gannett Attempt somewhere between 8/21-8/26. It looks like a case can be made for both the Southeast Couloir Route and Gooseneck Gully/Bergschrund Route. Any guidance as to which route may be more advisable, given the current conditions? Or just in general, which route is typically better in late August? Thanks!

As long as you can climb rock to get around an open schrund, Gooseneck would be safer. SE couloir I believe is prone to more rockfall.

Thanks WS. I figure the snow bridge could be in rough shape by that point...just wanted to make sure rock climbing around it was an option.