The Wave report: exceeded expectations
Feb 18-19, 20264 people1 min read
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Casey Thornton
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
2026-02-18 the Wave. 2-day.
- Route: Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds
- Weather: Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
- Trail: Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
- Water: No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
- Crowds: packed
Would do again in a heartbeat.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
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