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I am also looking at doing "The Castle" route on Adams. My intention are for next year, but the question is the same; has anyone done it lately and is it "safe"? Brian, if you get any information from an outside source I would love to hear it. Thanks!

Oops, why did this post twice. Damn rookies!!

I am considering climbing Adams Glacier next year and I am receiving conflicting information. A climb guide says angles are up to 55-60 degrees, a climb report I read recently says average of 35-45 degrees. Which one is more accurate? What type of gear would you consider minumum? On a difficulty scale of St. Helens to Yocum Ridge, how would you rate Adams Glacier (maybe 1-10 would be easier)? I am sure the climb is a great one I'm just wondering if it is over my ability. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I am considering climbing Adams Glacier next year and I am receiving conflicting information. A climb guide says angles are up to 55-60 degrees, a climb report I read recently says average of 35-45 degrees. Which one is more accurate? What type of gear would you consider minumum? On a difficulty scale of St. Helens to Yocum Ridge, how would you rate Adams Glacier (maybe 1-10 would be easier)? I am sure the climb is a great one I'm just wondering if it is over my ability. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I am considering the West Ridge on Adams. I have never done it or even seen it, is it worth the time. Also, what is a good time to climb it (right now, next month, etc.). Is there any special gear needed. I climbed Mazama Glacier on the 29th and 30th and it was fantastic, now I'm itching to do another route and the South Side does not interest me at all. Any information/condition on the West Ridge would be greatly appreciated, or if there is another route of similar grade you would recommend over the West Ridge let me know. Thanks!