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| Sunrise on the Corridor |
The Emmons Winthrop was still climbing well last weekend! Things are certainly starting to melt out a bit more near Emmons Flats and the Corridor, where some skeletal glacial ice is now exposed.
The commonly climbed route has been following a similar pattern to what we’ve seen throughout this season with a large traverse to the west at 12.3k to end run a large crevasse and another westerly traverse at 13k to climber’s right over the bergshrund and into the saddle. Other options certainly exist for those willing to go and find them.
Keep in mind that the area between Camp Schurman and Emmons Flats can appear deceptively benign. However, it is actually criss-crossed with crevasses. If you’re traveling back and forth between the camps, you are traveling on glacier and should be roped up with a partner.
Also warming trends could make for sudden changes along the route. So, as always - make your decisions based on what you see, not just the foot prints in front of you.
Happy Climbing!
