nholt Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I am planning a trip to the Sawtooth March 11-15. I dont know much about them as far as what routes are fun, easy, hard, etc. I am going with a friend who has only top roped. I love the trad lead so its ok. Anyways, its going to be more of a nice relaxed trip backpacking around. Id love to get some mountaineering in but my partner has never mountaineered before and I dont think they would be up for it unless it was really just a walk up to a summit. Or a hard summit I could solo at night while my partner sleeps ha Can anyone tell me some good routes for this type of trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapp Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I hope this is a troll cause if it is, its a good one! If not a troll, this is what to expect in early to mid march, head to red rocks for your spring break. http://www.sawtoothcamera.com/fullsize.html unless of course you are contemplating some mixed ice sickness Edited January 11, 2013 by shapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Going to be a shit ton of snow in there. I was in there the second week of June and there was still a ton of snow... However, there is a great idaho peak bagging book that you should get to help you plan your adventure. http://www.amazon.com/Idaho-Climbing-Guide-Climbs-Scrambles/dp/0898866081 good luck Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splattski Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 March in the Sawtooths means sub-zero temperatures and loads of snow. Approaches all start at the highway, so plan on 5 miles or so just to get to the mountains. Here's a TR from a March trip in the valley: http://www.splattski.com/2009/casino/index.html Skiing in the Sawtooths lasts well into May (or even June). Here's an example: http://www.splattski.com/2010/parks/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Hansen ID Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 March in the Sawtooths means sub-zero temperatures and loads of snow. Approaches all start at the highway, so plan on 5 miles or so just to get to the mountains. I love the sound of wisdom, its like a warm blanket on a cold winters day. Even the City of Rocks still has snow over spring break. I lived in Kanab Utah for a few years and Zion is just perfect that time of year. World class backpacking, hiking, and amazing vistas. All the best. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdizzle25 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 i would say go for the first winter (conditions?) ascent of the elephants perch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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