Aiguille route 

FA:  E. Barnard & J. Giese New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad, Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine Consensus:  5.9 WI3 M6+ [details] Length:  7 pitches, 1200 feet, Grade III Season:  winter Views: 141 page views Submitted By: EB on Dec 22, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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first section snow ramp

Description 

Located to the right(west) of the ice climb is a steep pyramid of rock approx 350ft tall; the Aiguille traverses in from thewest on mod snow and ascends the center of the pyramid. From the top of this a couple of easy mixed pitches leads to a short section of WI 3 ice. At the top another pitch of moderate mixed brings one to the big arching roof which is approx. 35ft long. Traverse into the roof and acrross through some intense traditional mixed climbing (M6+). a short pitch of moderate mixed brings one to the summit. A super classic route anywhere!

Location 

Center of steep rock pyramid; west of ice route

Protection 

Standard rack; doubles .5-# 3 BD, selection of pins

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Easy mixed pitch after the ice pitch with the roof...

J.G. leading pitch 5 ice