Back from The Wave: gear choices worked
Mar 31-31, 20265 people1 min read
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Sean Porter
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
The Wave w/ the pup.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:25 AM. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning. Sand sections were soft but easy to follow w/ track lines.
Questions welcome.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
No refill options at all, which drove our turnaround time.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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