UN 6740 1/13
2.35mi RT, 1250' EVG
Even though it has been snowing recently, I figured that the open ridge of UN 6740 would be windswept enough to go climb it without much snow. I started at the Greyrock TH and took the trail until it led me to the start of the ridge, which terminates in a huge boulder. Although the going is steep right after leaving the trail, I soon gained the ridge and was able to follow it without much difficulty for the rest of the way. There was still a good amount of snow along most of the ridge, but it was only about an average of 6" deep and not continuous. When I reached the top, I checked out the views of the nearby ranked peaks and the many snowy ridges that led up to their summits. On the way back, I decided to put up my hammock and eat lunch. While descending I found that the deeper snow was easier to dig into while dropping down steep sections. It was a nice day and about 5-10 degrees warmer in the foothills than in town, according to my car's thermometer.
Even though it has been snowing recently, I figured that the open ridge of UN 6740 would be windswept enough to go climb it without much snow. I started at the Greyrock TH and took the trail until it led me to the start of the ridge, which terminates in a huge boulder. Although the going is steep right after leaving the trail, I soon gained the ridge and was able to follow it without much difficulty for the rest of the way. There was still a good amount of snow along most of the ridge, but it was only about an average of 6" deep and not continuous. When I reached the top, I checked out the views of the nearby ranked peaks and the many snowy ridges that led up to their summits. On the way back, I decided to put up my hammock and eat lunch. While descending I found that the deeper snow was easier to dig into while dropping down steep sections. It was a nice day and about 5-10 degrees warmer in the foothills than in town, according to my car's thermometer.
