Drew_Jones Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 I'm heading up to Mt. Deception this weekend. Anyone been up lately? Beta? Thanks, Drew Quote
Goat_Boy Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Deception has been discussed in this section previously--look for some of those threads. I'm sure it's pretty dry and chossy this late in the season. The standard route out of Royal Basin is very straightforward any time of year. Quote
Drew_Jones Posted September 17, 2002 Author Posted September 17, 2002 I've read the past threads. Just didn't want to be surprised by any new conditions. Thanks for the help. Drew Quote
krazy_1 Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 all i know is that climbing should suck for everyone right now, at least for the remaining 3 - 4 weeks that i'm in this freaking cast. word for the rest of season: chossy Quote
erik Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 aaaaawwwwwwwww pooo baby..... need a walker! Quote
Guest Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 you can climb me honey - garanteed 5.HARD!! Quote
Drew_Jones Posted September 18, 2002 Author Posted September 18, 2002 Flick Sorry to hear about you only being 5 hard. I hear the average is around 6 or so, and I can tell you krazy1 won't settle for anything below average. Back to topic - My main question is do I need crampons? Drew Quote
Norman_Clyde Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 The glacier itself is pretty low angle, though sure to be somewhat icy at this time of year. I would bet there's not much snow left on the remainder, at least if you're heading up the saddle between Deception and the Needles. You could always try those instep crampons-- I just picked up a pair, pretty cheap and lighter than the full set, though I haven't tried them out yet. Quote
krazy_1 Posted September 19, 2002 Posted September 19, 2002 quote: erik aaaaawwwwwwwww pooo baby..... ya know just when ya think ya know a guy... yeah a walker would come in handy ........to beat you with! and thanks mr jones....... i only take the best. Quote
rollo Posted September 19, 2002 Posted September 19, 2002 I've heard its mostly melted out and a bit skechy. Lots of exposed mud/scree climbing, but do-able. Good luck. Quote
Drew_Jones Posted September 19, 2002 Author Posted September 19, 2002 Norman, Thanks. I do have a set of instep crampons. Maybe I'll bring them along this weekend. So far I've only used them on Mt. Si early season, but they worked quite well. Without them I would surely have perished. Krazy1, I'll defend you for now, but as soon as that cast comes off, you're on your own. Drew Quote
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