[TR] Sherman - Squak Glacier 6/6/2013

[tvashtarkatena]

Trip: Sherman - Squak Glacier

 

Date: 6/6/2013

 

Trip Report:

Pretty much had the mountain to myself yesterday - one snowmobiler passed by, and I spied a snowboarder and a telemarker coming descending from about a mile away while on the summit. An Alpine Ascents class was parked in the far distance above the Railroad Grade, visible only as a dotted collection of tents.

 

No crevasses to speak of. Skiing to and off the summit is straightforward. Snow below about 8000' is still mushy, grabby and easily sloughs on steeper, east facing slopes, of which there are few and not necessarily part of the route. I cut them on the way down to check it out.

 

FS 13 is clear of snow except for the last several hundred yards.

 

Zero traffic on the I5 Skagit bypass in Mt. Vernon on the way up - about a 15 minute delay on the way back at around 4:30 pm. Not too bad.

 

Overall, a mellow trip.

[ivan]

christ, i hope kevbone don't see this pic-less tr!

 

not one profane word either, it's like you're not trying!