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MR Condition for Aug 2021 #59128 08/01/21 10:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 Paso Robles D drTFL OP
OP drTFL D Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 Paso Robles	Assuming the dry year will provide a snow free ascent up the Mntrs Route now that its Aug. Trying to avoid the ice axe coming along for the ride. Any recent reports on the MR conditions?

Re: MR Condition for Aug 2021 drTFL #59132 08/02/21 10:28 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,529 Likes: 107 Fresno, CA S Steve C
Steve C S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,529 Likes: 107 Fresno, CA	I'm pretty sure the ice axe wouldn't do you any good.

Re: MR Condition for Aug 2021 drTFL #59171 08/16/21 08:33 AM
Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 3 Los Angeles, CA I Igooooor
Igooooor I Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 3 Los Angeles, CA	Our high point few weeks ago was just above Upper Boy scout Lake. There was no snow to be seen. No need for an axe.

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