alpine et Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Trip: Mt Thomson - East Ridge Indirect Date: 6/30/2013 Trip Report: After a failed winter attempt at Thomson earlier this year, I was motivated to return and get to the top. The conditions to and past the Katwalk were cruiser, with only small snow patches. Snow took over soon after and stayed with us until Ridge Lake, where the south facing traverse above Alaska Lake was again melted out. A snow finger delivered us to Bumblebee pass where we scoped out the rest of the approach. We opted for the east ridge route to save time, but ended up doing a variation with slabby moss, lots of trees and downsloping holds for a few hundred feet. We termed it the East ridge indirect. All in all - great day.... conditions are excellent out there now.... not sure how bad the walk off is when its all scree, but the foot glissade down was great. From what we saw, west ridge should be totally dry. full writeup and pictures here. Gear Notes: We didn't need crampons, but also had super warm weather.... might be nice to have some Al ones in the coming weeks if it cools off.... Approach Notes: PCT to bumblebee pass. read the beta you brought until you understand it, unlike us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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