The Wave report: gear choices worked
Mar 20-21, 20263 people1 min read
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Cameron Stroud
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Cannot believe I finally did The Wave!
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 5:35 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Quick notes:
- Have a turnaround time.
- Move over for faster hikers...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
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