Cannot stop thinking about The Wave
Feb 21-23, 20263 people1 min read
R
Rina Shimizu
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Conditions played out exactly as forecast on The Wave.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:50 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
10/10 would recommend.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
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
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Check weather the morning of.
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