[Karen]

While going over some old slides/prints I found a few that might be of interest to some of you but they are not old enough to be posted in the History Section. Karen

Three fingers from print

[marzsit]

i hiked three fingers/goat flats several times when i was in the boy scouts, but our leaders never let us go further than the flats. that was over 20 years ago.. haven't been back since then, mostly because i've heard that the trail and the flats have been overwhelmed by too many hikers.. but i'm thinking about doing it this summer anyway and trying for the summit. i don't have problems with vertigo or anything like that, but i'm concerned about the glacier travel portion of the route. how much distance on the ice is involved, how much serious exposure is there and is it suitable for a solo attempt?

[pappy-]

I would never let the rumor of overcrowding keep me from going somewhere as cool as 3fingers. It's a big area from TH to summit. People spread out. When I went one Aug there was a "cow-path" stomped into the snow on the steep sections. (Guess that is a situation where an area being more popular helps some people?) Pretty easy travel that day, but no doubt other conditions would require more attention.

[JimK]

The first time I did it I was solo. I stopped at the gap and waited for the next group. I followed them across the glacier. You definitely need an ice axe and knowledge of how to use it. The best report and photos I have seen is over at NWOG.com. Here is a link: Three Fingers

[Larry]

Nice photos and web sites, thanks! That is quite the photo of the firn lines on the glacier, Karen. Cool.

[marzsit]

[tasslehouf]

Great trip report, and photos as well. I quite frequently see that area and that route always seems to call my name. I'm also gonna need ot look into some heavier boots and crampons before I could try it though

[Larry]

Heck, if you're just doing it once, might be worth it to just rent the crampons.

[marzsit]

[camp on]

The Stubai aluminum crampons might work ok on them thar soft boots.

[tasslehouf]

[JimK]

You can buy them at (evil) REI. Here's the link: Stubai Lightweight Crampons They are $99.95. REI is currently running a coupon for 20% off one full price item. That would bring it down to about $80.00 + tax. Coupon Code: AVDEAL It should work online or in store. You must be a member to use it. The coupon was on the back of the 65th anniversary sale flyer. There may be a better deal online but this one is quick and simple.

[Tom]