Alpine Climbs with Moderate Approaches

In the process of recovering from ACL reconstruction and am trying to scope out alpine climbs with moderate approaches. Looking for shorter distances with less loose, bouldery, choss-hoping. Climbs can be rock, snow or ice. Thanks in advance.

Aprons of Mt Evans? Short but there's always going to be some choss-hoping... Good luck with the recovery!

Check out the Ruth Gorge.

Hallets, Zowie, Cathedral Wall, or is that still too long?

dirtbag wrote:Check out the Ruth Gorge.

Super helpful, Thanks!

Cor wrote:Hallets, Zowie, Cathedral Wall, or is that still too long?

I think the Sky Pond climbs might be a bit far, but Hallet's may be doable? I am just over 4 months post op and more than likely be cleared to return to the alpine by early October, so trying to put together my todo list. Thanks.

Tits McGee wrote: Super helpful, Thanks!

Yea.. I figured it would be.. kind of out of character for me and I apologize. Probably been spending too much time on here b/c of an injury myself. Good luck with your recovery.

Are you looking for local objectives? There are a couple things in the Sierra that come to mind...

dirtbag wrote:Are you looking for local objectives?

Yes, hence posting in the Colorado & Rocky Mountain Forum...Sierras would be a big gamble on a new ACL.

Also, what about Evans? I have not, but hear the approaches are light.

As for the Sky Pond, I recommended those (Cathedral, and Zowie) because you are on
a nice trail most of the way, and they are closer (a bit) than up the hill at Sky Pond.

I'll try to think of some more for ya... Good luck man!

C

Does the black wall count as alpine...if so black. Wall on evens.... Just climbed coffee achievers... Good but last 2 pitches are wet.. Glad my part ner lead them