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Northeast Ridge
5.8+ PG13,
Trad, Alpine, 1800 ft (545 m),
Avg: 3 from 1
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FA: Mike Vanderbeek
Colorado
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Description
Gain the broad ridge and climb a mix of easy 5th, 4th, and 3rd class for the first half of the climb. The ridge narrows and route finding becomes more engaging to the base of the tower. We climbed this feature in two steep pitches, the first being the crux of the route. The position on top of the tower is excellent. Make a wild and exposed move off the tower to regain the ridge. From there it's mostly easy 5th with some steeper sections to the top. There are many options on this fun climb choose your own adventure.
Protection
Double set of cams, nuts, many slings.
[Hide Photo] Northeast Ridge from NW Ridge via Peak 13,405. Notice the awesome step-across.
[Hide Photo] View of the ridge from north face of Silex.
Gunnison, CO