Went up to train with a heavy pack. We thought maybe there would be a good enough boot track to go up in trail runners and microspikes but you really need snow shoes unless you like postholing in knee deep snow.
The snow on the trail starts around 3700 ft and gets rather deep and a lot of postholing by 4500 ft. We decided to call it a day at that point.
All three avalanche shoots have avalanche debris but didn't cause any trouble with keeping trail. Just be sure to check avalanche safety ratings before you travel into this area.
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camelmtgoat on Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter
The winter route doesn't cross avalanche chutes, by the way.
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camelmtgoat on Mar 14, 2025 03:59 PM
camelmtgoat on Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter
The winter route doesn't cross any of the avalanche chutes. Crampons and axe, and knowledge of the mountain (without snow) generally, gear needed for Granite with winter and early spring snow. Maybe snowshoes.
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camelmtgoat on Mar 14, 2025 04:02 PM