North Face 

FA:  John Muir - October 1872 Type:  Trad, Alpine Consensus:  3rd [details] Length:  3000 feet Season:  Late Spring Views: 256 page views Submitted By: Chris Owen on Mar 28, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: North Face - Ritter

Description 

A route not to be taken lightly. You too can tread in the steps of John Muir.

From Ediza Lake follow a use trail towards Ritter and Banner Peak until you encounter the first snowfield (seasonal).

Reach second snowfield which lies above the bench by the path of least resistance, which lies to the right of the bench, somewhat below Banner Peak.

Climb up the second snowfield to a couloir which leads to the Ritter-Banner Saddle.

The third snowfield (had enough yet?) is followed to a ledge which leads into the righthand chute.

Climb up the chute - which is loose so beware - at its top traverse over onto the face which leads in steep steps finally to the summit (phew!).

Location 

Carefully descend the route.

Protection 

Ice-axe, crampons, helmet.

Add Photo Photos of North Face

BETA PHOTO: View from Ritter-Banner Saddle.	Pre-dawn approach	Crossing the 2nd snowfield (after a detour)
Tony Tennessee at the Saddle	Chris Owen crosses the 3rd snowfield - photo T.T.