First off, beta... any meaningful snow this week or right now?
What's the difficulty level of this ridge? Don't just say class 3. I'd like specifics on rock quality, rock fall, route finding, and exposure. Pictures would be even better if anyone has good ones.
Pacific west ridge
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Re: Pacific west ridge
While I can't speak directly to the route on the west ridge, I can give you conditions about the Mayflower gulch. I hiked Drift peak on Wednesday and it was mostly dry. I glanced at my photos and they show Atlantic's west ridge is dry as well.
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Re: Pacific west ridge
i have a trip report on the west ridge of pacific with some photos. From what i remember its class 3, with some loose rock in sections but overall not too bad. Theres definitely some exposure near the top though. You may find some snow/ice in the notch.
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Re: Pacific west ridge
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