South Ridge 

FA:  Unknown Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.6 [details] Length:  4 pitches, 650 feet Views: 54 page views Submitted By: George Bell on Jun 14, 2001 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: Taken from the top of Angel's Way. The righthand ...

Description 

This route climbs the long 650' south ridge of the Fist. Climb a vague crack around the right side of the ridge to get started, but you can then climb quite close to the arete itself (this section of the route is somewhat runout). When you reach a difficult headwall, move right (north) on a ledge system, aiming for a hand crack which breaches the middle of the upper east face.

You can belay at a tree at the base of the crack. Climb this fun, easy hand crack to the summit area. The summit block itself is easily climbed on the east side.

To escape the summit rappel 50 feet to the North from the ledge below the summit block. It is recommended to bring some 10 ft of webbing in case you have to set up the rappel around the huge rock horn.

Protection 

Light rack