The Wave: wind kept things comfortable
Feb 7-8, 20264 people1 min read
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Nessa Lockmere
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5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The Wave field notes
- Crowds: crowded.
- Crew: 4 people.
- Start: 6:50 AM.
- Route: Wire Pass route with waypoint checks at major slickrock turns.
- Weather: Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
- Trail: Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
- Water: Water management was the main planning task for the day.
- Wildlife: Only saw small reptiles near warm rock faces.
- Gear that helped: Sun hoodie, Extra socks
TLDR: start early, keep water simple, and do not wing the map.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cold start turned into warm sun by mid-morning.
Trail
Sand sections were soft but easy to follow with track lines.
Water
Water management was the main planning task for the day.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Start earlier than you think if you want space on the first mile.
- •Carry a small trash bag. You will find micro-trash.
- •Have a turnaround time before you get committed to the hardest section.
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