robertjoy Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Planning to climb Mt Thomson on 6/19. Is there snow on the trail/how much? We plan to camp at Ridge Lake. We'd appreciate up to date info. We may reschedule if much of the trail is still snow covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyselinck Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Snow will be no problem on route, but bring an ice axe for approach. I would recomend not camping at Ridge Lake, but continuing over Bumblebee pass and camping in the basin below Thomson. It is much more pretty, there is a stream for water, you won't see any people, and it makes a shorter approach the following day. (You could also do it car-car easily, but camping will allow you to enjoy the area more.) Go climb Toppling Tower to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Climbed Thomson 2 weeks ago. Katwalk was clear. Ridge Lake was just starting to thaw. Trail from the lake to Bumblebee Pass was easy walking on snow. Hike up notch to Bumblebee Pass was snow-free. Snow on other side of Bumblebee Pass all the way down to talus field on the other side. If you are planning on camping I recommend staying in the basin. Good water, tremendous views, and a shortee hike out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertjoy Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just what I wanted to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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