Trip Report
Alpine Scramble - Hibox Mountain
Strong participants. From TH to summit in less than 4 hours. Smoke from fires was a bummer. Trails and bootpath were in great shape.
Mark Homeyer
- Sat, Aug 19, 2023
- Alpine Scramble - Hibox Mountain
- Hibox Mountain
- Scrambling
- Successful
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- Road suitable for all vehicles
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Route conditions were generally very good with no obstructions and issues. The bootpath from the valley floor was well established since I had last done this trip a couple years ago. As is well documented, there are a couple gulleys after clearing the trees on the bootpath that have some loose rock. Recommend helmets on as soon as you clear the trees. At the ridge e took the direct route from the shoulder to the summit. Great rock and clean large holds.
The Rachel Lake TH is a busy one. Recommend being there no later than 7:30 am on a summer weekend. Pit toilets and outhouses were there and in good working order. Again, smoke from fires to the North and East was a concern from a health perspective, but in our case didn't prove to be an issue.