West Ridge  Easy 5th

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Type:  Trad, 3 pitches, 600 feet Consensus:  Easy 5th [details] FA:  11 December 1955 D. Schluter, K. Olhausen, J. Urbain. Submitted By:  Aaron Hobson on Oct 14, 2008 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Ross Allen on the shoulder 200 ft below the summit...

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Description 

Slightly longer and slightly more technical than Northwest Face. The West Ridge is fairly broad and was described by Ingraham as fourth class, but you're likely to encounter a few steep walls with good exposure that may lead you to think this route has some fifth class terrain. When I first climbed the route, I ended up in a large right facing corner for 100 ft. However, it seems futile to try to pin down one correct way to climb the west ridge. Instead, enjoy simply meandering through the block ledges.

Location 

Approach from the gully between Middle and South Rabbit Ears. Take to the rock on the W ridge as soon as possible and follow the general lay of the ridge for 600 ft. About 200 ft from the summit is a large shoulder which makes a nice picnic spot.

Protection 

Extra light rack.