The correct approach notch can be seen in the middle of this photo.

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The correct approach notch can be seen in the middle of this photo.

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A closer view of the "brushy gully in a cliffy section" that McNamara and Croft refer to. Many trails wind their ways through this section to the lake above.

Looking down the west ridge<br>

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Ryan Nevius

Aug 17, 2013

“The correct approach notch can be seen in the middle of this photo.”

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On the West Ridge of Mt. Conness

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Conness, summit<br>

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A closer view of the "brushy gully in a cliffy section" that McNamara and Croft refer to. Many trails wind their ways through this section to the lake above.

The correct approach notch can be seen in the middle of this photo.

Looking down the west ridge<br>

Pitch 1 - 2 of west ridge ( we simul-climbed these, so not sure which pitch)

Down climb from Summit of West Ridge, Mount Conness

In alpine ventures, good to have someone along who could vanquish menacing dark clouds with majestic posing, to safeguard and ensure success of the team. The Pointing Collection. 27 Aug 2011.

Further up the West Ridge. 27 Aug 2011.

Up an exposed knife-edge along the West Ridge. 27 Aug 2011.

summit stance

back down to the meadows

almost to the summit

checking out the sheer SW face (Harding Route)

Climber on the right of the photo on the 1st pitch of West Ridge. Climber on the left rappelling down after attempting to do pitch 1 off route to the right (too much dirt and grass, bad idea)

Deron scoping out the start of the W Ridge

Up beautiful granite along ridgeline edge in breathtaking setting. Amazing climbing. Amazing views. Amazing day. 27 Aug 2011.

near the top of the West ridge

Once on the summit, checking the peak's identification papers to make sure this was indeed Conness. 27 Aug 2011.

Plenty of wind breaks if you want to sleep near summit of Mount Conness, wilderness permit is required for overnight hike (from Sawmill campground), although no quota for permit

Looking up the start of p1

higher up the west ridge,with view of the sheer face

Mary and Rico high up on the ridge

The saddle to the left of the peak and near the center of this photo is the "brushy gully in a cliffy section" that McNamara and Croft refer to. Stay on the trail until you see this, and then take the path of least resistance to it.

Reaching the summit a bit late!

After Alpine Lake, follow the right-hand ridge to the prominent notch on the peak in the center of the photo. Follow the climbers' trail(s) to the summit plateau.

Keith having fun high on Mount Conness

Upper ridge

Miguel and Deron starting up

Start of route.

west ridge, conness

Mark belaying pitch 2

Tristan on pitch 2 of the West ridge

Descent down West Ridge

start of Pitch 1, West ridge