Here are some observations from my climb up Mt. Yale via the Denny Creek Trailhead. The second creek crossing had high and rapid water, and the logs were very slick; there is a more stable log and shorter crossing approximately seven yards to the right if you are heading up. There is still snow in the forest just prior to the tree line where the trail is harder than normal to follow; just be patient with route finding and there should not be an issue. The final hill up to the summit ridge has very loose scree and the snow is a post hole nightmare. The best advice on this part of the route is to stay to the far left side of the slope; this will minimize bad scree and snow crossing. Have fun and be safe.
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