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West Ridge of Mt Goode
5.4,
Trad, Alpine, 2000 ft (606 m), Grade II,
Avg: 2.4 from 9
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California
> High Sierra
> 08 - Bishop Pas…
> Mt Goode
Description
This makes a fun traverse from the summit of Trapezoid Peak. Exposed and fun low 5th class ridge climbing. Some loose rock but mostly quality traversing. Several towers are encountered. Some can be climbed, others are more easily bypassed on the climbers right side of the ridge. The last tower requires a 50 foot rappel (or what looked to be at least 5.8 downclimbing).
To make this a longer day, start at the North side of Hurd Peak, down the South ridge of Hurd, up class 3 to an unnamed summit, then over to Trapezoid. Great traverse with minimal approach.
Location
From the summit of Trapezoid peak (aka peak 12,960), head down and east toward Mt Goode for approx. 1/2 mile of ridge traversing. Standard class 2 descent from Mt Goode takes you to Bishop Pass trail at Saddlerock Lake.
[Hide Photo] Trapezoid on the left and Mt Goode on the right. View from Mt No Goode, looking north. This is more or less the route we took, from memory. Might not be the "right way" to go but nothing felt harde…
[Hide Photo] Heading toward Trapezoid Peak while traversing from Hurd Peak to Mt Goode.
[Hide Comment] Descent from Trapezoid onto the start of the West Ridge is a washboard of loose dogsh#t, go gently, be mindful..... Otherwise, the route is a mind-expanding alpine adventure. Plan for at least two rappels.
Aug 27, 2022
Avg: 2.4 from 9
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