Boulder Glacier - July 26, 2010
Boulder Ridge Trail is in great condition. Once crossing into the wilderness, the remoteness of this part of the mountain overwhelms. Those who endure trail #605 fully may find themselves rewarded by beatiful views, wildlife and millenia old conifers. 
The Boulder Glacier Direct, although in great condition for late July, involves a good amount of route finding. The Boulder Glacier varies from 35 to 50 degrees and sustains that aspect from roughly 6,500 ft. to the summit. The overall pitch of the climb is compounded by the meandering of the route around large and complex crevasses, as well as the exposed travel above them.
The Boulder Direct may not be ascendable in another month and Rangers encourage climbers to consider climbing the Boulder/Park Cleaver in order to bypass the major breakup of the Boulder. Once gaining the upper Boulder/Park Cleaver climbers can re-enter the top of the Boulder Glacier, traverse south contouring towards the north crater peak and then ascend the last 800 ft. up to the summits southern face. As a reminder please pack out all your trash and human waste. Happy climbing and enjoy the route! 
