Sargent_Rock Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 Hey, Has anyone been up the Silver Star Glacier recently? Will I need "ice tools," or can I do it in tennis shoes and a T shirt?? Sarg Quote
klenke Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 You could do it completely naked AND with ice tools, if you want. Although I don't know if I'd want to be swinging ice tools in the nude. I was up on Big Snagtooth on Monday. Could not see the Silver Star Glacier but for sure there's not much snow on the south and west side of Silver Star Mountain. When I climbed Silver Star in July of one year, I was able to downclimb Burgundy Col to the glacier without an ice axe (the deep-cut trench from traffic helped). From the col to the summit was not steep except for one section which traversed around the right side and then above a crevasse (the only one I remember seeing). [ 08-28-2002, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: klenke ] Quote
Jason_Martin Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 I was up there about three weeks ago. There was snow on the glacier at the time. However, there were definately places where one could see a little ice underneath. If the snow has melted off, you may need crampons. It's not very steep, but wouldn't be too fun without them if the conditions have deteriated to the point where there is exposed glacier ice. You probably can leave the ice tools at home. An ice axe for glacier walking may be helpful. Jason Quote
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