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The Ridge. P5 can't be seen (dotted line).
The Ridge. P5 can't be seen (dotted line).
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Kurtz
 1
The W-NW Face from the road.
The W-NW Face from the road.
Lyons > … > Piz Badille > West-Northwest Face
by Kurtz
 1
The Right Side route follows this seam
The Right Side route follows this seam
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Wild Cat
 1
Pitch 1: the second fixed pin, just after a small roof.
Pitch 1: the second fixed pin, just after a sma…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 3
Pitch 4: slab to the upper roof dihedral is recommended.
Pitch 4: slab to the upper roof dihedral is rec…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
This is how we did P1. After traversing left and moving over the overhang I was a bit gripped, climbing off of a couple of tiny brass nuts. Didn't see the bolt mentioned in the comments and therefore wasn't sure I was on route.
This is how we did P1. After traversing left an…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ivan Rezucha
 6
Pitch 5: The Ridge portion of The Ridge, still roped up with a short section of rope.
Pitch 5: The Ridge portion of The Ridge, still…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
Pitch 4: which way do you want to go?
Pitch 4: which way do you want to go?
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
Pitch 1: looking down from the first small roof. Observe the protection and spacing.
Pitch 1: looking down from the first small roof…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 3
Pitch 2: fixed pin with a ring followed by the previous pin without a ring.
Pitch 2: fixed pin with a ring followed by the…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
Pitch 1: Texas two step traverse left on pitch 1 at the small roof. Use a longer runner.
Pitch 1: Texas two step traverse left on pitch…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
The first pin on pitch 1.
The first pin on pitch 1.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 2
Big view of Piz Badille....
Big view of Piz Badille....
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by dave klein
 2
Near the second belay, looking south.
Near the second belay, looking south.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Mitchell Hall
 3
From the side, giving a feel for the angle.
From the side, giving a feel for the angle.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ivan Rezucha
 1
From top of P2 I think. A long way down to the packs.
From top of P2 I think. A long way down to the…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ivan Rezucha
 1
Farther up "the ridge"....
Farther up "the ridge"....
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by dave klein
 1
The Ridge: great mornings can turn into one hail of an afternoon. Take shelter from the storm.
The Ridge: great mornings can turn into one hai…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Marcus Floyd
 4
Sorry for the previous incorrect photo! THIS is the summit ridge. Mostly not exposed, but we belayed it in 2 pitches to the trees.
Sorry for the previous incorrect photo! THIS is…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ivan Rezucha
 1
The horizontal summit ridge is mostly not at all exposed, but we belayed it anyway in 2 pitches to get to the trees.
The horizontal summit ridge is mostly not at al…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ivan Rezucha
 1
Looking down at pitch 4 of The Ridge, taken from the bolted anchor. The bottom half of the talus descent is visible in the shadows.
Looking down at pitch 4 of The Ridge, taken fro…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Fan Zhang
 0
Pitch 5.
Pitch 5.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Kurtz
 0
This is roughly the route we took. There is a visible thin seam that appears from the right angle. That is more or less the start of the route. Find the path of least resistance/most solid rock through the roofs. Bring a lot of runners.
This is roughly the route we took. There is a v…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Wild Cat
 0
Steph in the upper dihedral on the variation we followed to The Ridge from Reusable Love Bag. Note the old, clipped piton.
Steph in the upper dihedral on the variation we…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
A rough outline of the route and variation we followed to gain the upper part of The Ridge from Reusable Love Bag.
A rough outline of the route and variation we f…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
Steph stemming a dihedral as seen from our belay roughly 50 feet right of The Ridge.
Steph stemming a dihedral as seen from our bela…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
The approximate location of the bolts on Reusable Love Bag. The P1 and P2 anchors have been updated.
The approximate location of the bolts on Reusab…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
Steph coming up to the P1 belay.
Steph coming up to the P1 belay.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
The anchor has been upgraded with an additional stainless steel bolt and chain. The P2 anchor also now has a new bolt and chain.
The anchor has been upgraded with an additional…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Brady Robinson
 0
The anchor at the top of P1. This pitch was 40m.
The anchor at the top of P1. This pitch was 40m.
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Ridge (5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c)
by Ryan Dresser
 0
Anchors on top of Reusable Love Bag/Too Many Puppies.
Anchors on top of Reusable Love Bag/Too Many Pu…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Reusable Love Bag (5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a)
by Bill Farrand
 0
Crux of "The Right Side".
Crux of "The Right Side".
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Daniel Crescenzo
 0
Easy scrambling along a narrow arete leads to the very top of the Piz Badille.
Easy scrambling along a narrow arete leads to t…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by George Bell
 0
George Bell leading the third pitch on the Piz Badille. The fridge-sized horn is visible on the skyline on the left side of the photo.
George Bell leading the third pitch on the Piz…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by Todd Pett
 0
Todd Pett negotiating one of the overhangs on the second pitch on the Piz Badille. He is right at the old piton.
Todd Pett negotiating one of the overhangs on t…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by George Bell
 0
Todd Pett nearing the end of pitch 1 on the Piz Badille.
Todd Pett nearing the end of pitch 1 on the Piz…
Lyons > … > West-Northwest… > Right Side (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)
by George Bell
 0
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