Wopper Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Has anyone been up to Boston Basin in the last couple of weeks? How is the glacier? The trail? How long is the approach with a day pack and a small rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 yes which glacier? Doesnt really matter, all of them are in casual shape the trail is the same as it ever was, except now you need to navigate mass avalanche destruction. Approach in daylight might save some time if you havent crossed this recently approach with day pack and small rack ~2 hours up to basin...? Base of the Quien Sabe or Forbidden < 3 hours? Alex [ 09-23-2002, 04:56 PM: Message edited by: Alex ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 I have to agree with Alex and my knowledge is months old. I approached and climbed in there two times this season. To the basin with a day pack once took us about2.25 to 2.5 hours and I am out of shape. Only about 30 minutes less than with overnight packs. The key to me seemed to be as soon as you hit the avvvy debris cross it about 100 meters above where the trail hits it and then shwack (minor) up to the basin. It was no trail then and might still be. It seemed very straightforward to us and that was different parties each time. Have fun climbing. [ 09-23-2002, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I have to agree with Alex... Holy shit batman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Alex: quote:Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I have to agree with Alex... Holy shit batman! Holy lostness batman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wopper Posted September 24, 2002 Author Share Posted September 24, 2002 I appreciate the info. To be more specific we are planning on doing Sharksfin on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEF Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 On 8/30, we went into Boston Basin with overnight packs, leaving at 4:30 PM and arriving at the upper Boston Basin camp at 6:30 PM (I just checked my notes). It was our 2nd trip to the basin this season, and we camped near the upper toilet. At the avy debris, just go straight across, following the boot prints, and pick up trail on the other side. Forbidden (Noname Glacier) was OK, with typical late season breakup, but passable. We did the E Ridge Direct without any difficulties. Another party descended that day to adjacent camp from Sharkfin. In talking with them, they mentioned no problems. You might shave some time off our time with day packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wopper Posted September 24, 2002 Author Share Posted September 24, 2002 How about this...We have never been up in Boston Basin before, I injured a finger in early August and have not been able to climb since(have been doing a lot of running and hiking) and my partner is willing to forgo more ambitious climbing else where to go up and check it out...Is doing Sharksfin in a day worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Yeah it is worth doing as a day trip, and my times are to the glacier edge and above the basin actually. [ 09-24-2002, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 If it's your first time, i don't see how you could pas up Forbidden??? Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible_ted Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Yeah, do Forbidden! It's much more fun. I went straight across the avy slope back in mid-July and the track through was very obvious. It was 2 hours to the glacier with mid-sized packs. Regardless, enjoy! -t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by SEF: We did the E Ridge Direct without any difficulties. I've been wanting to do this route for a while. Which route did you descend? How long did the climb take you from camp? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEF Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 We used the E Ledges descent a la Nelson to put us back at the base of the climb allowing us to climb free of packs. Times from my notes: 6:30 Depart camp 8:00 Arrive base of climb 8:30 Start climbing 10:30 Summit 11:30 Start descent 12:30 Return to packs at base of climb 1:30 Return to camp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Know_Fear Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Been to W. ridge Forbidden twice in the last two weeks. First time traversed high, second time traversed low accross the glacier. High traverse is the better option. We had to go to the left of the small pinnacle at the bottom of the snow gully. Watch for a thin bridge just west of the pinnacle. You can rap over it on the decent. There were some slides around the edges of the glacier, on the cliff band just above the bive sites. Don't spend too much time there. If you're considering the snow gully - forget it. It's history for this season. The 5th class gully to the left is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Wopper: I appreciate the info. To be more specific we are planning on doing Sharksfin on Saturday. I was up in BB this past Sunday. The trail through the avy debris is a little tricky but you shouldn't have a probelm getting through it. You shouldn't have a problem on the glacier getting to the approach gulley. The approach gulley is probably totally melted out so expect scrambling on wet rock to get to the snowfield below SFT. Also, you can rap most of the approach gulley if you want as there are many stations set up. I'd say for an average party the approach would take 2 hours to BB and 2 hours from BB to the start of the route. Have fun! Sharkfin is a fun easy climb and worth the hike. The views are spectacilar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Bronco on sharkfin tower rock- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Nice pic caveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Thanks AA sometimes we get lucky. My camera aint digital and it cost me 130 bones and weighs 6 oz or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Digital smgital! it looks really cool as a background on the computer... try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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