At about 10,000 feet (~3050 m.), we found a nice wind-shielded campsite, near this stream. Yea! A good source of water! We don't have to melt snow! It was a muddy, dinky little stream, but it was OUR muddy, dinky little stream.

Original Comments

Did you need to purify it? Or can you trust the water at that point?
-- Matthew, 7/17/02

We didn't take any chances. We used a filter on the water, but I'd bet it's pretty safe. It's flowing out from UNDER the snowfield, and we saw only insects, birds and humans above about 9000 feet.
-- Bud, 7/17/02

It's probably safe. The major danger is Giardia. The major source would be humans!
-- Joe, 7/18/02