We've moved into some typical summer weather, and the past week has brought lots of sunny mornings and grumbly, thundery afternoons.
Climbers continue to visit through at Camp Schurman, and things are certainly looking like they'll be busy on the mountain this weekend. Remember that everyone else you see is there because they love the same things you do. Keep up that patience and positivity on the route in the early hours of the morning.
Conditions:
The Emmons-Winthrop route has been seeing a slightly slower melt out than what we're seeing on the Muir side. That being said that little bit of new snow we saw last week has long since melted away and isn't a factor at this point. Most climbers seem to be taking a route similar to that which we posted about back on 6/17, but there are many different boot packs in play, so making your own calls about where to tread is always good. Crossings were in good shape when rangers climbed again on 6/24, but some time has passed, and we are entering a period of warming.
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| Little Tahoma, with the shadow of the mountain overhead |
Views from Camp Schurman remain impeccable!
Also, a side note: we had a rescue up on the mountain last week wherein an exceptionally well-prepared party was able to take great care of their friend in a way that made all the difference. Travelling light is important, but we always recommend taking along enough gear with each party that you could hunker down, stay warm, and make water if you need to.
