| Peak: | Mt. Harvard |
| Route: | Harvard and Columbia Traverse |
| Range: | Sawatch |
| Posted By: | PappaBear |
| Date of Info: | 6/26/2014 |
| Date Posted: | 6/27/2014 |
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The approach on the south slopes to Harvard was wet and muddy with water flowing along the trails. The last 200' had patches of snow which were not easily avoided. I crossed in normal shoes without too much trouble. The traverse looked clear of snow and I saw 2 groups doing the crossing. I did not do the traverse but opted to try to follow the lower line on the East side of the ridge. To avoid snowpacks and crossings, I had to travel to the bottom of the basin, ~12,200 on Columbia's NE face and then traveled up to the top while trying to avoid remaining snowpacks. I descended Columbia's west slopes which was not a good idea, I see why Roach discourages it. The remaining snow on Harvards south face will probably melt in the coming week but not before this weekend. |
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