dkemp Posted June 19, 2001 Share Posted June 19, 2001 Safe and fun, but alas, no summit. White Chuck River and Kennedy Ridge trails are clear. PCT had some snow patches but way is obvious. Enough snow to dig tent platforms for Glacier Ridge camp at 6600. Marmot Heaven, they hate it when you call them 'groundhogs'. It took awhile, but a close inspection revealed some running water nearby (take a filter). Saw only one other climbing group as we hiked up. They reported wallowing in soft stuff up to 8800 before turning back. We were more lucky. A clear night gave us cold temps. We cramponed nicely up to 8800. After that some snow was powdery and we sank a little but mostly we had a kick-steppin' good time up to the Rabbit Ears. Some in our group didnt like the 3rd class downclimb from the Rabbit Ears, and none of us liked the impending whiteout, so we turned back there. Turned back by a bunny - sheesh! That mountain suckered us good. Clear night gave us good conditions, clear morning gave us great views. It seemed the valley clouds would dissipate for sure. Uh-uh. Whiteout on descent thick as pea soup. Good thing we know how to use map&compass 'cause we were too dumb to set wands on the ascent. Kennedy Glacier route looks in great shape - wish I could go right back up there, kick steps up that baby and show that mountain who's boss. -Dox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted June 19, 2001 Share Posted June 19, 2001 Interesting and fun sounding report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EV Posted June 20, 2001 Share Posted June 20, 2001 Sorry if this sounds dumb, but which route did you attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EV Posted June 20, 2001 Share Posted June 20, 2001 Oh, I see, Frostbite Ridge. Sorry, I knew that was a dumb question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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