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PostFri Oct 04, 2019 5:28 pm 
Curious about snow levels in the Sawtooths, specifically around Star Lake / Finney Peak area. Also, how is the road up to West Buttermilk TH?

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PostFri Oct 04, 2019 8:26 pm 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recarea/?recid=59073 Maybe try calling the ranger station. But 8k ft very likely too be snow if you are going to the peak.

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PostFri Oct 04, 2019 10:05 pm 
SwitchbackFisher wrote:
Maybe try calling the ranger station. But 8k ft very likely too be snow if you are going to the peak.
I tried calling 4 times today without luck. Very much expect snow, but looking to see about mountaineering boots vs hiking boots, and possible need for floatation.

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PostSat Oct 05, 2019 12:55 am 
We just got back from the Eagle Lakes Trail, which is a bit further south, but this may help you. No snow on the road to the trailhead, but snow begins at the trailhead. Two and a half to three feet deep at 6500 feet and snowing when we left. Didn’t make it all the way to the lakes, just a little too cold and snowy to make it worthwhile. Winter has arrived early there.
Eagle Lakes Trail, Chelan Sawtooths 10/4/19
Eagle Lakes Trail, Chelan Sawtooths 10/4/19
Eagle Lakes Trail, Chelan Sawtooths 10/4/19
Eagle Lakes Trail, Chelan Sawtooths 10/4/19

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PostSat Oct 05, 2019 3:04 am 
Nancyann, thank you.

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PostSat Oct 05, 2019 5:52 am 
was kind of wondering which sawtooths ya was talking about cause the ones in the bitterroot are snow covered!

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