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Back from The Wave: some notes

Feb 7-7, 20264 people1 min read
M

Michael Pierce

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
The Wave was my first serious permit and it was amazing. We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:35 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry. Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5. Plan accordingly.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.

Trail

Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.

Water

Water management was the main planning task for the day.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Have a turnaround time.
  • Physical map as backup.
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