DRB Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Anyone know if the road up the East side of Slesse Creek is four wheel drivable to the Trailhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordo Posted August 18, 2001 Share Posted August 18, 2001 Access to both sides of Slesse is two wheel drivable. The Bypass Glacier is almost entirley avalanched but both sides of the mountain are almost completely devoid of snow for water. Do yourself a favour and pick up Kevin Mclane's "Alpine Select", it makes life a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 And don't park down at the fork in the road near the old buildings. The sign there says Slesse Creek Trailhead 5km (yeah we should have tried harder to find the turnout). The Canadian Govt will tow your car leaving you a rather long hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Not entirely true... As of 9/Sept there's a 10-15' square snow patch near the bivi ledge at half height and another larger one right on the summit. If you had a stove you could definitely use it. The Bypass/Pocket glacier occupies two sections of the cirque, both are easily bypassable, no need for crampons etc. We missed the turnout from the main road to the Slesse Creek parking spot in failing light. It's on the RHS right before you reach the turn before the orange gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 Thanks for the info Ade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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