Yes we have looked at the alternative of the east bank crossing near the mouth of Evo Creek and the walk to the JMT at the Bridge on that side.? Evo must fall quite a bit before it would be crossable, which is likely to take well into the season and will be difficult to predict.? Then the bank must be passable along that entire distance and there are a couple spots that look sketchy from topo maps and sat photos.? Both factors will require on site inspection, which we don't have yet, but at least a couple of us think the route along the bank will probably go, with some difficult work through aspen and talus,? if the creek is safely crossable.? I have noted that Evo flattens out and braids a bit just above the confluence, but it will take a lot better beta before we know.
