Recent content by Tim Kase

Darl58, Any problems with snow when I climb to the Hornli Hut (10,700') on the Matterhorn on July 2nd?

Mohamed, I have Kev's book, the 2007 version, and he offers different routes for some stages. I am crossing the Glacier de Cheilon and then will climb the 70' of ladders bolted to the cliff face, to the Pas de Chevre. There is an alternate way around to the Col de Reidmatten although I hear it...

Darl58, I'm hiking the Haute Route from mid June until I arrive in Zermatt on June 30th. I've got a couple of days in Zermatt. I'll climb over many high passes that will be up to 9800 feet. I expect snow fields up high. This is a little early for the Haute Route but we'll avoid the summer...

The snow pack up high is at least six feet so that should help with the bushwack above the slide. Will the snow be supportive though? As far as the brooks, two weeks ago on MacNaughton, the Hudson was flowing freely and one small section of trail was flowing. The climb up the drainage was snow...

Sorry Pete, didn't know you'd get the blame. It's a great sign otherwise!

I thought I was on MacNaughton the other day but the summit sign told me I climbed McNaughton. Has anyone else noticed this?

Although we found the usual muddy trails, my son and I moved along well and ended up doing this hike in easily my best time. The bridge over Lake Jimmy has many loose boards and requires some caution. The Opalescent River was running low. Only half way up the calf in the deepest part. We...

Our group, eight day hikers and two campers found a well packed trail to all peaks, although a bit soft at times. Any misstep off the trail found deep, soft snow. Temps were 32 starting out and a high in the low 40's. We saw plenty of dead end paths to Couch and improved some closures and added...

We found ice and snow over the whole trail with a couple of inches down low and a couple of feet up high. We started on full crampons. At the junction with Terrace Mt, we went to snow shoes, and switched back to crampons for the icy ledges. On the way down, we wore crampons with whole way. So...

I saw the Tyler note and wondered who it was. We passed and got passed by you guys all day and didn't catch your names. We were the ones parked next to you. We enjoyed your group's youthful exuberance, although I still think you're crazy for sledding down the slide. Hopefully we'll cross paths...

We started out early following two hikers, caught and passed them before the Washbowl. Our group of seven broke trail, alternating the lead, to Giant and Rocky. Snow depths varied from a foot to much deeper in the snow drifts. The mostly clear skies gave us exceptional views but it was cold and...

We found a broken and packed trail to both summits. Only small deviations from the summer path. Indian Pass Brook was easily crossed and very solid. It was a good day to be below tree line. Still a little breezy and cold. Views were nice as the skies were much clearer than forecast. Snow shoes...

Our group of ten took advantage of the summer trail head being accessible and did these three peaks. We left the two cars at the bridge and car pooled using three four wheel drive trucks. I would not advise trying to bring a car to the summer lot. A temp of -4 starting out, better than...

It sounds like it changed. We'll park in the right spot and stay off the private land. Thanks for the info

I've done these peaks three times but not since 2002. Has the parking/ access situation changed any?