Best time to do Ham+Eggs?

[shannonpahl]

What is a good time to do Ham+Eggs? I've read that its best sometime in April and May, with the end of April about the best time. Is the first week or two of April a little too early?

[Kraken]

Shannon, that could work just fine, but it depends on snow conditions. I would expect much deeper, unconsolidated snow and maybe less alpine ice. A positive though would be less/if any crowds on the route. Go get it, it's great!

[genepires]

I think mid to late may is nearing the late end for that route. But mine is only one experience but when we were there, most of people in the "know" had gone through and moved onto other areas. Which means the guided trips were done with it. If we were "late", it was fine cause we had the route to ourselves and one other cool team.

 

How about emailing puryear about his opinion as he has lots of time and knowledge of that area.

 

If another group is above you, you will get clobbered by their ice. get up earlier than other groups. we didn't get up early enough.

[wayne]

It also depends on how their winter plays out. They are getting pounded with snow this year I think . It may extend the season on the route unless it gets real warm too.