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Pingora

Submitted By: Ron Olsen on May 24, 2006
Elevation: 11,884 feet
Latitude: 42.7789  Longitude: -109.2260 
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Pingora in Cirque of the Towers


Description 

The most sought-after summit in the Cirque of the Towers, along with Wolf's Head. This is probably due to its listing in 50 Classic Climbs. Home of the classic Northeast Face route and several other fun moderates.

Summitpost.org has excellent information on Pingora.


Getting There 

People with recent experience climbing on Pingora, please feel free to add information on approaches, descents, etc.



Featured Route For Pingora
Summit of Pingora in June

Northeast Face 5.8+  WY : Wind River Range : Cirque of the Towers
Classic Wind River climb! Incredibly consistent, classic, sustained (at the grade) backcountry climbing in the west. Classic enough that it made the 50 classicly crowded climbs book, so expect parties to be in the area vying for the early slot. Be prepared to start early anyway to avoid afternoon t-storms that one can't see until they come over the formation from the southwest. You'll see what the fuss is over, though, with the great views, exp...[more]


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Pingora.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Pingora.
Photo by Blitzo.


Two clowns on the summit of Pingora, 1980.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Two clowns on the summit of Pingora, 1980.
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Rob leading the traverse on the first pitch of the North East Face of Pingora. Sweet exposure with very little protection. Good shot of Mitchell Peak in the background. Photo taken by Zane.

Rob leading the traverse on the first pitch of the...

cotton ball over pingora

cotton ball over pingora

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