So I did The Wave...
Apr 11-13, 20265 people1 min read
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Andrew Lawrence
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
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 6:50 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Already planning the next one.
Tips
- Mark key waypoints.
- Take photos of the permit.
- Physical map as backup.
- Trust the cairns.
- Carry a small trash bag.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
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