Granite Peak beta

I summitted Granite Peak on Aug 5th. Here's a conditions report.

There are several snow fields on the lower east ridge before the snow bridge. If you know how to self arrest, all you need is an ice ax. Neither crampons or rope are needed to traverse the snow fields. The weather is warm enough now that the snow is consistently soft. You can leave your ax once past the snow bridge. It's not needed above that point. Obviously, use your own judgement in every situation.

Also - we had afternoon storms every day. Be on the trail by 5am and back to the saddle by 3pm if possible.

Good luck!

George Naxera
aka Alpinist on SummitPost