Back from The Wave: crowds picked up fast
Mar 1-1, 20266 people1 min read
S
Seth Robinson
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
The Wave field notes from 2026-03-01.
- Route: Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds
- Weather: Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
- Trail: Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
- Water: No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
- Crowds: moderate
Trust your prep.
Tips
- Trust the cairns.
- Study the route at home.
- Know the bail-out options.
- Know the signs of altitude.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
💡
General
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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