Current Humphreys Trail conditions

[sbkelley]

To all the Flag locals:

How far down on the Humphreys summit trail can one expect to hit snow? I expect there's still a substantial amount, given this year's winter. I'm hoping there is some, since I'm looking for a place to teach someone basic crampon/ice axe travel and self-arrest in a pretty controlled and accessible environment. Not looking to summit the peak or anything, just need some moderately angled snow to practice on. If there's a better area to do this right now, I'm all ears, but it was the first I could think of. Thanks in advance,

-Scott

[Jim]

You no longer have the right conditions to practice. Even with the snow that probably extends pretty far down, it's melted and stuff is sticking out.

[sbkelley]

Yeah, I was a bit worried about that. Bummer. Thanks for the heads-up, though