Infinite Bliss..

Would it be a terrible idea to try and climb this in early July?  
Are there any current issues with access?  I know there have been road closures and such in the past.  

Paul L wrote: Would it be a terrible idea to try and climb this in early July?  
Are there any current issues with access?  I know there have been road closures and such in the past.  

I climbed neighboring Training day last month in the heat. Based on the experience I had, I would say avoid Snoqualmie slab when there is sun on it. 

No access issues I'm familiar with. Last bit of road is rough is I remember correctly. 

Road is rough FS road but fine. Real issue is the amount of water you’re gonna have to bring on route. 

The road has been repaved most of the way so worst case scenario is you walk an extra 1/2 mile on the dirt road to the trail head.  I have not been up to Infinite Bliss this year but I have been up to other areas and it is dry enough.  The final off width pitch will probably be wet but that is quite often the case.  It is a good route but plan on a long day.  You can simul most of the lower pitches.  Raps take two 60's.  I would pack a head lamp.  Definitely worthy.

It's a really fun climb. I did it midsummer as well and had a great time, but it was rough. We each brought 3L and ran out around pitch 13 if I remember correctly. Bailed by about pitch 15 because we were roasting,, dehydrated, and had a rental car due back by 8pm in Seattle. Also, rapelling slabs is a royal pain in the ass.

Fastest way down is to lower your partner instead of tossing the ropes, because if you toss they wind up becoming a snarled mess just 8M below you when they hit the slab and tangle. I like muntering right off the anchor as the easiest way to safely lower. Then when you rappel through your ATC it removes all the kinks.

Today would have been perfect, with the cool cloudy weather. Pick you day right, and summer can be OK.