permit check was smooth on The Wave
Apr 5-7, 20266 people1 min read
J
Jonathan Vickers
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Another The Wave in the books.
We went Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds starting at 6:50 AM cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning route markers lined up well, still worth checking maps often.
Check conditions before you go.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 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
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
- •Know the bail-out options.
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