The Wave thoughts
Feb 18-20, 20266 people1 min read
M
Mark McMahon
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
The Wave by the numbers:
- Route: Wire Pass route w/ waypoint checks at major slickrock turns
- Weather: Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
- Trail: Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
- Water: Water management was the main planning task for the day.
- Crowds: light
Bottom line: Test new gear before the trip.
Would do again in a heartbeat.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
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