mixed conditions on The Wave
Feb 9-9, 20261 person1 min read
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Kimberly Bates
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Fast The Wave today.
We went Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Worth every bit of effort.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
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