Fuhrer Finger in Winter

[scottgg]

Has anyone done this route in winter, or have any beta concerning it? Thanks!

[Arc]

I have done it 4 times in the winter, and have no beta on it apart from :

Make sure you bring a bottle of 151 or equivalent.

 

Be absolutely sure your tent door faces South.

 

At 12K and about 244deg NNW from the Fingers general high camp you will find a rock cairn approximately 3.75 ft tall, LEAVE IT ALONE, and I say again LEAVE IT ALONE and do not open, remove or disturb any rocks on this pile.

Beta on the Cairn is only know by 2 people, myself, and Mike Gauthier, which is of no concern to you what is under those rocks....Thanks

 

The wind always whips around the Thumb route several knots stronger, so if you have to pee, face the left.

 

You get great phone reception from the Finger.

 

This is all I can say for now.