Jim lombard
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I've done Washington in all seasons from the traditional route and am hoping to do a winter ascent via the auto-road at night.
If I needed it for my list, would it count?
If I needed it for my list, would it count?
Actually it is possible to lose the way in poor visibility if the road is drifted in. IIRC, the potential trouble areas are the flats near Nelson and Ball Crags.Jim lombard said:I read this from a 1937 National Geographic copy about the White Mts.
The hiker's line of least resistance is the Carriage Road which loops up the mountain in eighty odd curves. This automobile route to the summit is about twice as long as the hiking trails on the eastern slopes, but many climbers prefer the road, as the grades are less precipitous and there is no danger of losing the way in case of a sudden storm.
giggy said:If you have fun and enjoy yourself - it counts.
giggy said:If you have fun and enjoy yourself - it counts.
I agree with ME and disagree with KR - I believe that it counts if you walk up/down and Gene Daniell would agree but it's not him that makes the rules any moreJim lombard said:This automobile route to the summit is about twice as long as the hiking trails on the eastern slopes, but many climbers prefer the road, as the grades are less precipitous and there is no danger of losing the way in case of a sudden storm
RoySwkr said:Hiking it at night in winter _may_ be technically illegal if you need a trail pass which aren't valid at night, not that that has ever stopped anybody
http://greatglentrails.com/Winter-Page-305.html
RoySwkr said:<FLAME>It's too bad the 4k club apparently considers its sole mission to be selling patches and holding awards ceremonies, and can't find time to clarify its rules</FLAME>
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