The Wave notes: water was the key
Feb 3-5, 20264 people1 min read
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Amanda Price
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Another The Wave in the books.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:00 AM. Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier. Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
The kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed mild and made exposed sections feel easier.
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
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Mark key waypoints.
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