Box Elder Peak

[peakbagger1971]

I'm going to hike Box Elder Peak on tuesday the 5th. It looks like a good one to climb in the snow. Is anyone interested in coming along? I will be bringing snow shoes, crampons and an ice ax as well as an ave probe and beacon. E-mail me if your interested. Also, if anyone has advice on summiting Box Elder in the snow I would appreciate it.

[Brian in SLC]

Also, if anyone has advice on summiting Box Elder in the snow I would appreciate it.

I've only done it on skis in the winter, but, its routinely done. I think with the Hanscom/Kelner books (Wasatch Tours) outlines a safer route. Maybe Tyson Bradley's too.

I don't recall our exact route, and, the weather was poor so I didn't get any photos...

Quick net search...here's a frightening little trip report:

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/46407-Box-Elder-Peak-2-11-06-TR?

Another TR here:

http://www.feedthehabit.com/backcountry-skiing/trip-report-backcountry-skiing-on-box-elder-peak/

See you're going today. Hopefully it went well!

Stay safe...

[ambrose13]

How was Box Elder? What route did you take?