Snow Conditions on Colchuck Glacier.

[w37b4g]

Anyone know the current conditions on the glacier? Thinking about taking a couple of buddies up next week if the weather doesn't turn to absolute shit (which it kinda looks like it will do). I was there a couple weeks ago and no one was roping up, but it seems like the snow's been melting out pretty quick.

[JasonG]

Are there any crevasses on this glacier any more? I've never roped up, no matter the season. I think bare ice is usually the late season hazard, not crevasses.

[JasonG]

OK, I guess there are a few crevasses late season: http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=959031

 

If the weather cooperates, you'll be just fine.

[w37b4g]

Sounds good, thanks Jason. I've only ever descended it, but I thought that might be the convention. My buddies are inexperienced, so I've been scrabbling to try and find something decent and fun to do despite the shit weather system that's moving in next week.