Hey Yall,
So I decided to give Mt. Si a shot this weekend. I figured that we are roughly two months out and need to start pushing myself harder.
First of all the conditions:
The first two miles are not bad at all. As usual large amount of traffic, but the trail is in general good condition otherwise.
At mile marker 2 you really start to see the snow build up. The trail is wet, but manageable.
Right around mile marker 3 you really start to get into the snow field. For added weight I have started taking my crampons and today I actually used them. I do recommend that if you have the opportunity, go for a hike in them as they have a completely different feel on the trail.
The snow is melting fast on the trail so if you want to give the trail a try I would recommend doing it soon.
As for my hike time:
It was 2:30 up and 1:53 down.
I had a 30 lb pack and dog 🙂
Enjoy the pictures
Went up today for another hike today (4/18/2010)
Time Up
2:00 even
Time Down
1:22
30 lb pack
Notes:
Saw Hans and Adam coming down as I was heading up….thanks for telling me you were going guys 🙂 jk
Will probably give it a try again next week.