[TR] Sahale Peak - Sahale Glacier/West Ridge 8/21/2010

[Le Piston]

Trip: Sahale Peak - Sahale Glacier/West Ridge

 

Date: 8/21/2010

 

Trip Report:

Before heading back to work I wanted to do a mellow overnight trip. Sahale isn't a hardman climb, and I have done it many times, but never as an overnighter. My friend Rod wanted to do Johannesburg, but that didn't sound mellow to me, so off we went up Sahale Arm. We scored the primo camp spot and enjoyed the scenery. For a short approach, you can't beat the views here. We were treated to a nice sunset. The morning was very nippy and made for firm snow on the Sahale glacier. To make it a bit more sporting, we went up the steeper snow slope and did more of the West ridge rock scramble than usualWe considered moving on to Boston Peak, but our hands were frozen and the rain showers to the southeast convinced us to call it a day. We enjoyed the bear and grouse sightings on the way out.I know many of you have sprinted up Sahale as a day trip, as I previously had done, but consider doing it as an overnighter...you won't be sorry.

 

Gear Notes:

Ice axe and crampons. We took a rope and small rock rack in case we could fit Boston in. Bring a good book, paper, camera, liquid refreshments...you'll have plenty of time to hang out.

 

Approach Notes:

Sahale arm trail in great shape and snow free. Lots of bear sightings!

[david c]

sweet pics... did you consider eating the grouse?

[Le Piston]

Thanks. The thought did cross my mind, but I didn't bring any wine or basting materials. It sure would have beat my ham and cheese sandwich!

[mountainsloth]

I agree about taking your time in the mountains. I think so much is missed when you race through the alpine.

Nice work!