telemarker Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Anyone descend it recently? Still doable? Any updates much appreciated! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I shall answer my own question, though not 100%a conclusive: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/5970447537_691a50f2ca_o.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Just curious, as a noob to anylizing photos what is your conclusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Based on my experience of the Sherpa Glacier, that large crack running the length of the upper snowfield represents a huge bergschrund. In more normal springs, it would be totally impassable by now. Judging by the pic, it may still be covered. Hard to tell though. Smart money would be to continue on up over Sherpa Peak to the Sherpa/Argonaut col then descend to mtnrs creek. That way you get to summit Sherpa as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Cool, thanks. I was looking at that shrund and wondering if you thought it would be reasonable to skirt it. How is that ascent/descent when it is in good condition? Isn't there a pretty nice 5.8ish climb of Sherpa that either uses that as an approach and or descent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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