Home > Forum > Categories > Trip Research > Gunsight - Pilchuck conditions?

Gunsight - Pilchuck conditions?

  • Alisse
  • [Alisse]
  • Alisse's Avatar
  • Offline
  • New Member
  • New Member
More
14 Jun 2018 11:11 #162082 by Alisse
Gunsight - Pilchuck conditions? was created by Alisse
What do you guess or know I'd find if I went up to look at the Gunsight on Pilchuck? I'd get a bit more elevation gain to do with the road being gated down below...I'm just curious about the snow coverage. I'd bring a short rappel setup for open waterfalls, etc. as I'd be interested in trying to do the full descent down to Heather Lake. Thoughts?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
14 Jun 2018 16:44 #162086 by Shred
Replied by Shred on topic Re: Gunsight - Pilchuck conditions?
Hi, Allise.
The gully that drops into the Heather Lake basin from Larrison ridge is most likely melted out by now. I have tried to ascend the gully in the fall, when it was snow free and I can tell you that there are at least two fairly technical waterfalls that you will have to rap.
This is a great steep route mid winter to early spring, but could be quite the adventure later in the season. If you go, let us know what you find.

Here is a vid from a couple of Januarys ago.
vimeo.com/201580621

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.