Prusik Peak West Ridge Beta

[n1madman]

Does anyone have any beta on the climbing conditions in late May/early June for Prusik peak? Is it advisable to take up crampons and ice tools? Does the trail typically require slowshoes? Any info would be much appreciated.

[NYC007]

did the approach from snow lakes, bring a chainshaw for ALL the downed trees... no tools needed but pons can be handy depending on your comfort level. I hiked in w/0 slowshoes

Edited May 17, 2007 by NYC007

[goatboy]

9 times out of 10....

 

Forget the snowshoes

 

Forget the ice tools -- one ax is perhaps useful, depending on conditions

 

Forget the crampons

 

Remember to take coffee, camera, and a light rack because it's a long way in for a pretty easy (though great) route on great rock.

[Chad_A]

Don't forget a flask of your favorite beverage...

 

 

The "crux" slab

 

 

 

You're in for a good time.

 

[counterfeitfake]

I tried to one-day this in June of last year, made it to the the bottom of the route before it started raining. There was lots of snow but no ice. Didn't take or want snowshoes or crampons. I don't remember whether I had an axe but I don't think it's important either. Hiking poles are probably a good idea.

[n1madman]

Holy hell those pics are fantastic. I can't wait to get into that area. Thanks for all of the good info and I'll be sure to remember the flask.

[Alex]

n1madman,

 

those shots (beautiful!) are not typical June condish. You will find lots of snow on the plateau. I also would suggest no snowshoes, as the Snow Lakes trail should be pretty clear until you start heading up the the plateau. I did S Face of Prussik a few years ago first week in June and it was great! We only postholed around upper Snow Lake, the rest of the trail was snow free. No cramps or ice axe needed. Can be a little on the cold side in the morning.

[Kat_Roslyn]

I've done W. ridge in April or May before. It was fine, snowed a little, but it was fine. a LOT more snow was there than in n1madman's pictures. I am pretty sure we just climbed in boots because it was cold and easy.

[pup_on_the_mountain]

Shouldn't this thread be in the Alpine Lakes forum? (M)Gods, could you please ...

[n1madman]

yea i suck. the thread belongs in the alpine lakes forum but it doesn't seem like i can move it now unless someone else knows how. we are heading up this weekend so the TR will follow.

[kevbone]

The descent is five rappels and you will most likely have to push snow aside to find the anchors. The descent is on the north face and rarely gets sun. After you pull your rope you will traverse off to your right (climber’s right) and will most likely run across some tricky sections of rock with ice. Crampons? Maybe?

[ivan]

another tip to get their via asgard pass - the snowcreek approach was murder a couple of weeks ago, especially because of the mile after mile of shattered trees - it's also hard to stay on trail for the last 1000 feet to the upper lakes when its covered w/ a buncha snow

[kevbone]

another tip to get their via asgard pass

 

I agree.....but they should rename it to ASSkick pass.

[ivan]

another tip to get their via asgard pass

 

I agree.....but they should rename it to ASSkick pass.

ain't so bad if you JUST BRING THE NITRO!

[fat_squirrel]

Has anyone gone up Prusik in the last couple of weeks? How are the trail / camp conditions? Any snow coming up over Assgard? Downed trees via Snowcreek? Access to water in the basin?

[kevino]

When I was up in that area about three weeks ago, I talked to a guy who said there was only a fair amount of snow above assagard pass and kind of slow going. But I can imagine that three weeks later its better.

 

I actually don't know if that helped at all.