From the Cathedral Peak summit, looking down at Ei...
Description
Despite being 5.4, this is a very cool climb, and a great way to cap a day on Cathedral Peak. When you look down on it from the summit of Cathedral, you'll know you have to do it.
Location
Climb Cathedral Peak and downclimb a short ways until you can easily traverse to the notch between Eichorn Pinnacle and the summit. Rope up and do a horizontal pitch with lots of exposure but easy climbing. The climb starts here and goes up and to the right.
By John J. Glime From: Salt Lake City, UT Jun 26, 2006
I agree, when you look at the pinnacle from atop Cathedral, you probably feel the need to stand on top of it. However, the north face route itself is unexceptional (the old pins are nice though.) After the great moves, asthetic line, wonderful rock, beautiful summit, etc. of Cathedral, Eichorn felt kind of 'blah' to me. Perhaps I was just tired. My thought is that you shouldn't feel too bad if you miss it.
By Mike Morley Administrator From: Oakland, CA Jun 29, 2007
While the route itself is unmemorable, the summit is well worth the effort.
Due to the wandering nature of the route, rope drag will be heinous if you clip the first pin or place much gear.
A single rope rap (60'??) gets you back down.
By Euan Cameron Administrator From: Redlands Jun 29, 2007 rating: 5.4
To avoid rope drag it is possible to belay at the end of the traverse. The belay isn't that bad, and it does reduced drag a lot.
Eichorn's Pinnacle
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