Athletes
Route
Route variation
up & down
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
7h
17m
12s
Verification
GPS track(s)
Downs_Mountain_.gpx2.86 MB
Report
I started just before 7:30AM on an abnormally hot July day—fortunately it was still nice and cool up high. The Winds have melted out relatively early this year and often times Downs Mountain will be snow covered into mid-July. I timed my ascent just right with snow firm enough to run on, but soft enough to kick steps into as well. There is plenty of water on Goat Flat, Downs Mountains, and a few streams along the Glacier Trail. The final descent back to Trail Lake TH was baking hot!