Tripryamid Loop

[Mike P.]

Date(s) Hiked: 06-16-2007

Trails(s) Hiked: Livermore Rd & Tripryamid Loop
Total Distance: 11 miles 3,000 vertical feet

Difficulty: varys from easy to very difficult on the North Slide

Conditions: dry until the end, sunney & buggy

Special Required Equipment: sunscreen, bug spray or long pants & sleeves & for some of us it has to be below freezing to wear extra clothes

Trip Report: A few people went up South slide as the first sign is a bit confusing. Unsure which way they came down, Scuar of the North Slide. Personally, I have no interest descending the North Slide, the South is a fun descent though. Got a little rain on way out, not enough to keep the mosquitos away down low. Black flys only an issue higher up, mosquitos owned the lower elevations. A guy at the trailhead had a trickle charger for his car battery, more for winter trailhead parking, I think I'll have to pick one up!

Submitted by: Mike P & Mike E.

 

[MarcHowes]

Personally, I have no interest descending the North Slide

Good advise for anyone reading this in general. North slide is a fun climb but a very dangerous descent. IIRC the White Mountain guide also suggests that people not descend the North Slide. Anyone who has been on it knows why

 

[thetrailboss]

The North Slide was not fun....did the ridge instead. Much longer day, but that slide was just too much for me....as I was solo and had a heavier pack. Descended via South Slide. Still got the peaks, but not a fun trip.

 

[David Metsky]

I've gone down the north slide, it's not that bad. Pick a dry day and it's a fine time if you like that sort of thing.

 

[Mike P.]

Moderator Note

Moderator Note: In case you don't know Dave, he has a bit of experience.

(read, Dave has a whole lot of experience, occasionally though he misses a weekend or two a year in the Whites)