Did The Wave last week
Apr 9-11, 20263 people1 min read
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Inés Martínez
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
The Wave: no sugarcoating.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:25 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
TLDR: Extra socks change everything.
The trail rewards the patient.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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