Stuart Lake trail closure

[ryland_moore]

Is the approach to the N. Ridge of Stuart still closed from the North? If so, then what would one have to do to ascend the entire N. Ridge of STuart. What is it like descending the STuart glaceir to get to the base of the North Ridge? Is this feasible or worth while? Time involved? Have heard it was a nightmare and to jsut ascend from the notch and not worry about this. Erik, any suggestions? Cavey?

[Lambone]

Hey ryland, I don't think the Stuart Trail head is closed.

 

when we did it we came from goat pass and descended down to the toe of the butress. you stay on top of the moriane pretty much the whole way, and cross under the stuart glacier. There are a couple of snow patch crossings that you might want a light tool for, but we did not need crampons.

 

Be sure to stay on top of the moriane. My buddy tried to drop straight down and almost killed himself in a landslide.

 

It's really not that bad, took us abot 30-45min from goat pass, and could easily be done quicker.

 

Do the whole ridge, it's worth it.