Mowich Face approach from the West side road

[OlegV]

The Rainier's Mowich Face is typically done starting at the Mowich Lake via the Ptarmigan Ridge.

I came across this 2002 TR from Alpine Dave, who began the climb at the West side road.

http://www.alpinedave.com/mt_rainier/mowich/mowich.htm

Anyone has experience with this approach/trail conditions in late June - early July? 

 

 

Edited June 9, 2018 by OlegV
typo

[ScaredSilly]

To be honest, I would not try that approach after about mid June 15. The cracks would be a PITA. Of course I think that of most approaches from the north (carbon and white rivers) and west (west side road). There just is not enough snow anymore. 

[OlegV]

True, global warming or just a warm fluke in the global weather