So, my brother is coming in from Seattle for Thanksgiving. He's extremely fit and I have no doubt as to his physical capabilities at doing this, and he's used to high elevation exertion as he did the RAMROD (Mt. Rainer) ride last year.
Anyway, I was wondering if it's looking like there won't be a whole lot of snow on the route. I think we'd both be willing to crampon up and use ice-axes, but I'm just wondering what kind equipment I should bring up.
Will parka's be necessary? Will it be in the teens or more towards the 20's and 30's?
Thanks for the advice in advance!
Cheers.
Bierstadt-Sawtooth-Evans around Turkeyday!
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Re: Bierstadt-Sawtooth-Evans around Turkeyday!
Click this link (forecast.weather.gov) a few days before your trip. It will have your temperature info and lots more (try the "hourly weather graphs" link near the bottom for more forecast fun).
Note that about a foot of snow is forecast for the next few days, so current conditions are unlikely to remain in place for your trip.
Note that about a foot of snow is forecast for the next few days, so current conditions are unlikely to remain in place for your trip.
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I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. -- Forrest Gump
