What a great mountain, even on the 20th of December. I was looking for a hike today and happened upon the unmarked trail to Mt WA (now that I read the directions above, that will get you exactly to the right trail). I was fully prepared for a nice climb today and was getting a little to used to the usuals (Mailbox, McClellan, Bandera, Granite and Si). This was a great long climb on a very overcast and foggy (a little rain) day.
Key gear today was MICROspikes, Poles, toe heaters in my boots, and a warm Hoodie. I always carry too much to make sure I am ready for the problems that may arise for me or another party. I kept to my light leather gloves today (only one pair). This is a fun mountain, with the overcast day, I kept thinking I was topping out for that last hour...3 1/2 hours up, and almost 2 hours down.
Lots of snow in the top half and the path is a bit unclear in places. The weather today was weird, cold below, rain at the middle and cold cold with wind at the top thousand feet.
I enjoyed the day and plan to return to Mt WA again...it was a fun solo day.
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