[Celticclimber]

This place had been on my 'to do list' for decades: many decades... The road in gets really gnarly. But when we got to the TH there were just 15 cars there. (including a fairly new BMW sport coupe with tires that were never meant to leave the pavement ) On the way in we had a constant mix of: sun, rain, or snow. The trail is in great shape. With only 1 downed tree to walk around. When got to the meadow, there was no one else there There was a bit of snow during the night. But the morning was bright and clear. So we headed up to Spider Gap. That miners trail is merciless in it's steepness ! But once on top. The larches were in all their golden-ness. And there was still lots of fall color on the hill sides. We continued up on the glacier. To views of Phelps basin and beyond. When Jeanni was there 10yrs ago. The Spider Glacier was continuous all the way to the Pass. Now it is in 3 sections That next night the temps dropped into the single digits: There was more ice on the inside of the tent, than the outside : But our zip together 15F bags kept us fairly comfortable We made hot drinks and headed over to sit on a rock in the sun to get us warmed up before heading out. Good trip.

[Roly Poly]

Wow, the first Celtic Climber trip report with photos!?

[Kim Brown]

Looks like a great day! Good color, too.