mt triumph approach/footwear???

[Goldman]

Anyone have recommendations on footwear for mt triumph ne ridge approach and climb? I was thinking about going light, taking gore-tex trail runners with light crampons and rock shoes. I would like to hear some thoughts from anyone who has made the approach and climb on whether this is a good or bad idea.

[Off_White]

That's the way to go. You've got 10 feet of steep snow just north of Triumph Col, the rest is dead easy. I even saw a guy with just tennies do alright, but personally I appreciated having crampons.

 

 

 

[slothrop]

Yup, tennies and 'pons work just fine. The glacier is easy to navigate, too.

[genepires]

Was in there last year, late august I think. For that time of year, lightweight hikers are OK but I would want to have those little 4 point instep crampons. After the saddle, going downhill, there is a fairly steep and icy (for just tennies) slope. It had lots of big suncups that helped but an axe and LW crampons might prevent an epic. If you use burlier boots than tennies, you can get by with chopping a couple of good steps on the worst part. Don't know when you are planning to go but you might want to keep that in mind.

 

Also, the bivy on the NE ridge (after one pitch on climbing on the ridge proper) is awesome. Comfy and not a single light anywhere. (exept the stars of course) Plenty of good water when you get off the glacier onto the ridge.

 

Enjoy!