Mt.Marcy

[gurupp]

Hi,

Was wondering if Mt.Marcy is possible at this time of the year..I was there around the Loj area last weekend and there was very little amount of snow around...not sure how it is on the way to the top...
Also if possible, what is the equipment that would be required?
And is anybody game to do it this weekend?

Thanks,
Guru

[TEG]

Everything is possible

Suggestions for Winter Dayhikes

Equipment checklists for different seasons / weather conditions

Snoop around a little bit. There's a crap ton of information to be found!


Tod

[gurupp]

Thanks TEG,

Trying to venture out on a winter trek first time around...
Would be great to hear if anyone is interested in joining..

[Kevin]

Marcy is probably not the best way of gaining winter climbing experience, especially in a non-existent snow season like the one we've had thus far this year. There will be a lot of ice, and while I like hiking up ice with crampons, it's more dangerous due to the possibility of literally sliding off the side of the mountain.

[Skyclimber]

Marcy is probably not the best way of gaining winter climbing experience, especially in a non-existent snow season like the one we've had thus far this year. There will be a lot of ice, and while I like hiking up ice with crampons, it's more dangerous due to the possibility of literally sliding off the side of the mountain.

Personally there is snow in the Mountains now, at least a foot or more, up high.

[gurupp]

Thanks guyz...and as even more snow in predicted on saturday, I think I willl just hold off for the moment and check out some of the shorter ones and then head to Marcy in the coming months...

[fvrwld]

Guru, I was planning on doing Cascade and Porter on Sunday. Cascade and Porter because my usual hikiing partner is out of commission and I figure those are the safest to do do solo. You're certain to see someone else on that trail. You are welcome to join me. I was planning on leaving from the trailhead at 9am.

I would say that at least snowshoes would be necessary to bring just in case. I will also be bringing crampons and some less agressive cleats for my boots. One can not be absolutely certain what one will/will not need until there.

[Tuchov]

I've been watching the weather and trail conditions very closely for the past week (as I am planning a trip up there with some college buddies) and so far it seems the trails are all muddy, with ice above 3500 feet.

If you're going up there for a view, all you're going to see is brown I'd recommend waiting 2 weeks or so until the area gets hit with at least 3-4" of snow. It won't make that big a difference on the energy needed to get to the summit, it'll freeze over the mud, and when you get to the top, the view will be more aesthetically pleasing.

[Rik]

I've been watching the weather and trail conditions very closely for the past week (as I am planning a trip up there with some college buddies) and so far it seems the trails are all muddy, with ice above 3500 feet.

If you're going up there for a view, all you're going to see is brown I'd recommend waiting 2 weeks or so until the area gets hit with at least 3-4" of snow. It won't make that big a difference on the energy needed to get to the summit, it'll freeze over the mud, and when you get to the top, the view will be more aesthetically pleasing.

Trails are snow covered with a fair amount of snow up high. I used snowshoes yesterday. It aesthetically looks like winter up high.

[Tuchov]

Awesome
Time to get the ball rolling with the other's

[gurupp]

Cool...Keep the thread updated...am game if there is a grp going next weekend?