Water beta on the south col of South Early Winter Spire

[Matt_Anderson]

Hey, planning on bivying at the south col of Early Winter's Spire before doing a route on the south east face. I'd like to know how far it is to the nearest water so I can avoid schleppin with water in the pack.

Specifically:

How far to Blue lake?

Are there snow patches' near the col?

If so, is there runnoff from the patches so I can just iodine the water or do I need to bring a stove to melt it?

Thanks

matt

[erik]

brong water, there is no snow around the col, blue lake is like 20-30 minutes away. personally i wouldn't bivi there. just hike in earlier in the morning. but that is just an opinion cause i now hate to hike, thanks bros!

[robertm]

Erik might bring the "bong" water. I would bring some potable too.

[Cpt.Caveman]

I once heard an army soldier think the definition of Potable was "doesn't that mean you can take it with you sergeant?"

[Dru]

Sounds like the one about the guy who showed up for his vasectomy operation in a tuxedo.

"Well if'n Ah'm gonna be impo'tint Ah wanna look impo'tint!"

[David_Parker]

Speaking of that throne room at the WA pass overlook, does anyone know the actual cost of that thing. I heard $250,000 to $300,000. Now do you get an idea where our money goes when you give to the Forest Service or Uncle Sam's general fund. Give me a break. What's funny though is the shack the forest service representative has to sit in right next door!

BTW: Eric and I gave a Forest Service Truck a parking ticket last weekend. More to come on that one, including a photo!

[haireball]

Matt,

I was there yesterday - no snow, and the closest water is the restroom on the top of Washington Pass. Blue Lake is farther from the col than the col is from the highway.

[Mr._Blister]

Sleep at the WA Pass lookout in the bushes. Plenty of water at the mega-bathroom.