The Wave was challenging
Feb 9-10, 20261 person1 min read
R
Róisín Bramwell
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Base weight check before The Wave:
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:00 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Gear that worked: Bladder, Trail runners.
Light gaiters helped keep sand out during the hike out.
Still thinking about this one...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Wave at other hikers.
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Know where water is.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
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