Dragontail Approach

[Necronomicon]

Any beta? How much snow? How's the trail? Can you drive to the trailhead? Snowshoes advised for warm temps, or is there a pretty good track? Last time I was up there, there were some serious people eaters on the trail, massive gaping holes appearing instantly under every second step...

[Cpt.Caveman]

Wait fer Dru to respond. He was up dere dis weekend.

[Juan]

There's a lot less snow than you'd expect for this time of year with the snow fall we've had. You can drive all the way to the trailhead, and hike almost snow free to the junction. No need for snow shoes or skis getting to and around the lake, but poles are helpful. Nothing unusual. Triple Couloirs was reported by Dru, Fred B., and partner as sliding, soft, and potentially dangerous. We didn't spend the night, but were told it did not freeze Sat. night. They backed down, and we didn't bother checking on it or the NE Couloir. NBC on Colchuck, our third backup, is easy right now with some rotten snow.

 

Go get it.

 

John Sharp

[Cpt.Caveman]

Spindrift Sandwich Not!

 

Good thing everyone be safe

[payaso]

Was just up there this weekend and the trail is pretty close to snow free up to the trail junction. From there heading up to the lake there are lots of major people eater traps. Above Asgaard pass snow is way rotten with a lot of punch throughs. Snow shoes would have made our lives a lot easier. No need for crampons.