The Wave notes: conditions were perfect
Feb 26-28, 20266 people1 min read
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Peter Clarke
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Fast The Wave today.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 5:10 AM. Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Grateful for this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Clear sky made timing simple and kept visibility high.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Gaiters for scree.
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