Typical August conditions on Emmons?

[ryland_moore]

Anyone done the Emmons route in August? I've been on the route plenty of times but only in April, May, and June. Is the glacier typically a dry glacier? Tough crevasse negotiating? Icy? Or is it better to do the DC this time of year? WHat's Interglacier like? Every time I've been on it there were no crevasses visible. Thanks for any general info.

[Mike_Gauthier]

Ryland

 

If things keep going this way, the Emmons won’t be nearly as dry this August as in years past.

 

I've always enjoyed late season ascents of this route. Even when it gets icy, the route is interesting b/c of all the cool crevasse and ice formations. Some of my most memorable trips have been in late Aug and Sept. Very few people are up there too... Though it does get cold early, as the sun sets behind Curtis ridge.