The Wave
Feb 26-26, 20266 people1 min read
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Aroha Te Awa
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Quantified: The Wave breakdown.
- Route: Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns
- Weather: Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
- Trail: Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
- Water: No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
- Crowds: moderate
Already planning the next one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
No on-route water, so we packed the full day carry.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
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