Type: Trad, Alpine, 500 ft (152 m), 5 pitches
FA: Jack Durrance, George Sheldon, Percy Rideout - September 2, 1937
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Shared By: Ian McEleney on Jun 28, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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This fun route makes a great day climb or warm up for bigger routes. There are numerous ways to climb this popular ridge. Generally, staying away from the ridge crest (or to the climber's left) will be easier. The rock quality is good.

The first pitch (or two) climbs to a large treed ledge that cuts across the east face of the peak. Getting to this ledge could be 5.4 or 4th class depending on the route taken.

From here, wander up for 3 to 5 pitches, making use of the many good belay stances. At minimum a few 5.6 moves will have to be made, though the climbing could be made more difficult. Top out near the ridge crest and hike another thousand or so feet up the boulder field to summit.

Location Suggest change

Hike from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead to Amphitheater Lake. Follow the trail northwest to the notch at the base of the ridge. Descend the Southeast Ridge.

Protection Suggest change

A small rack to 3"

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