Matt Foley Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Trip: Mt Slesse - NE Buttress Date: 8/7/2015 Trip Report: Wondering the status of the glaciers on the NE Buttress route and if ice axes and crampons are required? I've heard rumors that these are not required this year. Anyone have any beta by chance? Quote
dberdinka Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 tennis shoe alpinism this summer. Though something a little stiffer soled may be appreciated if you're going down crossover pass. Last good water just before the notch crossing into the "pocket glacier" basin. On the descent first running water appears just beyond crossover pass/"wooded stump". I would bring a second car and do the south side descent if at all possible. Nose plugs so you don't have to imbibe the stench of human shit all over the route may be useful as well. Quote
Matt Foley Posted August 3, 2015 Author Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks dbedrdinka! We were thinking of doing the crossover pass. Quote
Riley81 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Nose plugs so you don't have to imbibe the stench of human shit all over the route may be useful as well. Our own little piece of The Valley in the good old NW. Are all the ledges sticky too? Quote
point it Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Did it in approach shoes in early July.... no issues Quote
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