The Wave (3-day): better than expected
Feb 12-14, 20263 people1 min read
M
Megan Kingsley
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The alarm went off at 6:50 AM and I was already awake.
6:50 AM start with 3 people. The Classic out-and-back from Wire Pass before heat builds route felt solid for conditions. Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Bottom line: Sunglasses are not optional.
Would do again in a heartbeat.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Slickrock footing was solid where it stayed dry.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Break in boots at home.
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