Dannible

Me and a friend climbed the Squak Glacier (east of the Easton) and traversed over to the Easton around 9,500' to top out on the Roman Wall last night. We descended the Easton. There are several large crevasses above 8,000' and it looked like a couple of snow bridges have recently melted out, and others are getting close. I punched through one, and heard another make some noise as I crossed it. We found that by staying to the right on the Roman Wall one must cross around and over a few crevasses on steep snow, which we both agreed was more interesting and fun than just going straight up on the boot path. This might not be an option for long though. We started up around 10pm and post holed for the last 1,000' or so, but on the way down only post holed a few times. Start around 1AM and the snow should be firm for ascent and decent (crampons needed). I really liked going up the Squak and down the Easton. The approach to the Squak only takes a couple of hours, and by coming down on the railroad grade you get a change of scenery on the way down. Start up the Scott Paul Trail, which at this time of year will be quickly lost in the snow. Follow streams uphill and hike to the top of a ridge that parallels the railroad grade to the east. From here the route will be clear. The west side of the squak is crevasse free right now. Like the others said, the trail to the Easton is mostly snow covered and hard to keep track of at times.