I'm hoping to try Taylor Peak, 13,153', on Sept. 23rd. I'm planning on at least bringing an ice axe. Does anyone think crampons will be helpful or just unncessary baggage? Has anyone been on Andrews Glacier recently? If so, what are the conditions?
Thanks in advance!
Conditions on Andrews Glacier, RMNP
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Re: Conditions on Andrews Glacier, RMNP
I'm not super familiar with Andrews Glacier, but most of the drift "glaciers" in RMNP turn into technical alpine Ice climbs in later September to early October where you will defenitely need crampons and maybe even technical tools, screws, pickets etc.
Also, if there is any significant amount of snow on the glacier stay off of it as the new snow will slide very easily over the consolidated AI base layer.
Also, if there is any significant amount of snow on the glacier stay off of it as the new snow will slide very easily over the consolidated AI base layer.
Make wilderness less accessible.
