[TR] Vesper Peak - NE slope via Headlee Pass 9/5/2008

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Trip: Vesper Peak - NE slope via Headlee Pass

 

Date: 9/5/2008

 

Trip Report:

I decided to give it a go after work yesterday even though I would be in the dark. Unfortunately the weather was not as nice as it was in Snohomish. I got to the TH @ 7:30 PM and started up. I found the trail conditions to be in pretty good shape except for a few new fallen trees. I ended up camping just below headlee pass instead of just below Sperry and Vesper peaks at the small lake because it started raining pretty hard. I then had a terrible night sleeping since I forgot my sleeping pad (funny how much of a difference that makes!). I then decided to call it quites in the morning due to lack of sleep and the fact that I needed to be at the UW game. :-) So then I ran out the rest of the way in 30 minutes. All in all, it was nice to stretch my legs and spend some time in the cascades.

 

My Black Diamond Betalight

 

Panoramic Shot of MorningStar from my last trip up

 

To those that are thinking of heading up, there is snow still up there from last winter. Some people that passed by me in the morning were ill equipped for what laid ahead and wished they had brought at least their ice axe and crampons. Just thought I would let others know... Have fun!

 

Gear Notes:

Basic stuff for alpine climbing.

 

Approach Notes:

DARK!!!