Racing the sunrise at 12,000 feet – Once the sun hits the snow, it starts to get soft. Your crampons don’t grip as well and your steps start to slide. A 2am start ensures hard snow for most of the way up. Soft on the way down just means a smoother slide to the bottom. June 2016.

Racing the sunrise at 12,000 feet – Once the sun hits the snow, it starts to get soft. Your crampons don’t grip as well and your steps start to slide. A 2am start ensures hard snow for most of the way up. Soft on the way down just means a smoother slide to the bottom. June 2016.

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