If it's done in early season, and you're on the Reid Glacier at first light, it's possible climb Sandy in a day. But you'd better bring lots of GU and Gatorade and really motor. I think it's a little safer cause lighter packs make for better climbing on the steep stuff. The other alternative is to camp at Illumination Saddle, leave your stuff there, and retrieve it with a detour going down the south side.
darinchadwick - Mar 29, 2002 5:38 am - Hasn't voted
Route CommentIf it's done in early season, and you're on the Reid Glacier at first light, it's possible climb Sandy in a day. But you'd better bring lots of GU and Gatorade and really motor. I think it's a little safer cause lighter packs make for better climbing on the steep stuff. The other alternative is to camp at Illumination Saddle, leave your stuff there, and retrieve it with a detour going down the south side.
chrisc - Feb 20, 2022 5:32 pm - Hasn't voted
Very cool adventure route!Full trip report and beta here!