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There’s no snow in the hidden gully approach to torment. I got suckered off route by rap tat (or my poor routefinding…) and ended up bailing before the traverse itself, so no idea how the snow looks on the rest of the route, sorry. Stay left on torment!

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Ah, sounds good (and easier to plan for). Thanks!!

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Unfortunately July isn't an option--first week in August is when the stars align. Still sticking to rock at that point?

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Swinging back to this--anyone have an opinion on the route in mid-September? Shorter days and more ice, but still wonderful?

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Brilliant--thank you all for the comments. It will be my first time climbing in the Cascades (mostly done Sierras, Rockies, and the Whites in New Hampshire)--very helpful!

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Hi all—I’m looking to do the Torment-Forbidden Traverse early August and wondering if it’s worth bringing light mountain boots or approach shoes and strap on crampons would be adequate. Any thoughts or guiding philosophies on this most welcome. 
 

thanks!