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Hey All, I'm planning to summit Mt. Langley as a 3-day backpacking trip June 16th-18th via New Army Pass. Anyone aware of the current snow conditions? Wondering if i'll need crampons, ice ace, etc... any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

-Paul

Only little info on Langley is in this picture: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=12300&p=96192&hili ... ley#p96192
When you get time, an intro would be great here Paul: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9329

BassPaul wrote:Hey All, I'm planning to summit Mt. Langley as a 3-day backpacking trip June 16th-18th via New Army Pass. Anyone aware of the current snow conditions? Wondering if i'll need crampons, ice ace, etc... any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

-Paul

Paul,

Funny you should ask. I was just up there yesterday.
Please see where I added to this report in the 14ers section.

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=9744

Regarding the snow on New Army Pass, it is almost completely clear.
There was just a little snow at the very top of the pass. I just bypassed most of this snow by climbing about 10 feet of a drift by kicking steps. No ice ax or crampons were needed. It will probably be clear when you get there.

Be sure to post a report!

Thanks,

-Russ

Ok thanks Maverick will do!

Awesome thanks Vaca Russ! Far less snow than I was anticipating. Appreciate the the pics and trip report. Can't wait to get up there...