the basics on The Wave
Feb 18-20, 20261 person1 min read
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Caitlin Wetherby
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Weather window analysis for The Wave:
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 w/ track lines.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 4/5.
Plan accordingly.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Test new gear before the trip.
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