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Northeast Ridge (Knife-Edge)
4th YDS 1 French 2 Ewbanks I UIAA 2 ZA M 1b British
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Routes in Capitol Peak
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Capitol-Snowmass Traverse T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Early Times T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Northeast Ridge (Knife-Edge) T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b |
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Northwest Buttress T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Type: | Trad, Alpine, Grade II |
| GPS: | 39.1503, -107.082 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 34,717 total · 119/month |
| Shared By: | Furthermore on Aug 16, 2002 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Description
Depending on which trailhead you decide to take, you need to reach the summit of K2, which is a point northeast of the summit of Capitol. Starting from the Capitol Creek Trailhead, you have a longer approach. While starting from the Snowmass Creek Trailhead, you have a shorter approach but have to battle 2 miles of boulder hopping. From K2, descend down the ridge towards Capitol Peak. This is where the fun starts. You can decide if you want to use a rope on the Knife Edge ridge or not. The climbing is very easy; however, there is a lot of exposure. Once past the Knife Edge ridge, scramble to the summit.
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