I went up to Schreiner, from Pansy Basin last Sunday. Only snow encountered was up high, north side of the ridge, especially above Big Slide Lake. No snow up to the Lookout. No snow on the ridge crest to Schreiner. The burn is a very interesting place to travel through, although slow going. Tagged Big Slide Mountain, and Knob Peak on the way.

Would be great to bring the trail back, from Big Slide to Schreiner, but WOW!, what a chore it would be.

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Thanks for the report, Karl.  Still on my list to do is to get up to Schriener Peak.  I had tried to do it last year, but poor weather turned me back early.  I hope I can make the trek this year.

I assume the slow going is because of downed trees?  It seems like the burned area would be easier to get through since there isn't a bunch of brush to push through anymore.  What I've heard is there is really no trace of the original trail left - the best path is to just follow the ridges up to Schreiner.

Surprising how little snow there is for mid June.

I went up Schriener last July and the going was slow.  Downed trees and some scrambling are the main reasons.  I didn't think there were too many downed trees but that will change as the snags continue to fall and accumulate year after year.  Thick brush isn't an issue.  

There is no trace of a trail anywhere from leaving the trail just east of Big Slide Mt. above Lake Lenore all the way to Schreiner's summit.  More or less following the ridgeline for its entirety is the best way.  Views are outstanding much of the route.  Don't forget to sign the register located inside the cairn on the summit!  On average, looks like only two people a year sign it so its a lonely high point.  

Welcome, Ben!

Thanks for the report.

Kirk