medicsandy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 My daughter and I will be in Seattle on Sept. 20th for just a few days. We're planning on climbing from Paradise up to Muir one day and I'm wondering if we will need to bring our climbing boots and crampons. Have heard both yes and no....so thought I'd throw this one out there to all of you! We've never been up there, so didn't know. We're doing it as part of our current training for our summit attempt next August and because we love being on the mountain. As always....thanks! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Chances are you won't need them but you want to have them just in case there's a little cold front comes through and drops the freezing level. It's almost worse in the warmer months because the snow melts and then freezes with the cold front causing a layer of ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 the snow fields will probably be very hard and icy. that is pretty late season. If their is a question, then you will probably need them. I did some late season snowboarding that was very desperate. If money is not a problem, I would say get a pair of those lightweight AL crampons so the weight won't be an issue of wether to bring them or not. Would be good for your summit days too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdDog Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 +1 to what Buckaroo said. Conditions can change very quickly up there. Bring 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicsandy Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks guys...will do! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddirt Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I was thinking about doing the same hike midweek next week. What about wearing approach shoes & bringing Kahtoola microspikes in case it's icy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Likely you'll be fine in just approach shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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