THere is snow to melt just off of the summit. I think I carried about a gallon and a half of water for myself and that was plenty.. About halfway down the descent we also found another spot of running water. Just bundle some rox together and it will pool up.
I bivied after pitch 9 , 2 below the Gendarme on a tiny ledge with nice views of the Girth Pillar. 7' X 4' ledge. I am not a comfort minded person
I dont know what he means by pocket glacier.. We traversed low until the first rockband to avoid the icy stuff. Then scrambeld across the rockband high and that was the easiest glacier I ever crossed. No need for an axe as I used a ski pole and tennies with those supah dupa stubai ultra lights..
[This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 08-15-2001).]