Todd Anderson Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Anyone been up to Terror Creek Basin recently? Thinking about doing the West Ridge of West McMillan this weekend, depending on what the forecast does. From all the photos I've seen it doesn't look like crevasses are an issue until late July/August, but updated conditions (or pure speculation) would be helpful. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You'll be fine, is my pure speculation. The wedder, on the other hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Anderson Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Good to hear. Hopefully that "thunderstorms also possible after 11am" part goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 From my experience, the Pickets make their own weather. You can run into rain there when the rest of the state is clear. I'd hold out for a 100% chance of clear skies if your schedule will allow it. Thrashing through the brush and climbing on shattered rock is hard enough when it's dry. When it's wet it's a whole other animal, but perhaps part of the quintessential Pickets experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Just remember that partly sunny means mostly cloudy in the mtns. That and "upper level low, weatherman's woe" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Anderson Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 From my experience, the Pickets make their own weather. You can run into rain there when the rest of the state is clear. I'd hold out for a 100% chance of clear skies if your schedule will allow it. Thrashing through the brush and climbing on shattered rock is hard enough when it's dry. When it's wet it's a whole other animal... So I've heard, which is why I'm not thinking too hard about anything more difficult than W McMillan. This trip is mostly about getting outside and chasing the quintessential Pickets experience and maybe even some nice views and a summit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 From my experience, the Pickets make their own weather. You can run into rain there when the rest of the state is clear. I'd hold out for a 100% chance of clear skies if your schedule will allow it. Thrashing through the brush and climbing on shattered rock is hard enough when it's dry. When it's wet it's a whole other animal... So I've heard, which is why I'm not thinking too hard about anything more difficult than W McMillan. This trip is mostly about getting outside and chasing the quintessential Pickets experience and maybe even some nice views and a summit! Then you've got the right attitude. Have fun and be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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