PRINT: Climb Left Brain Right Brain, 2. Northern Mountains Region

Left Brain Right Brain

WI3- Mod. Snow R, Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine, 1000 ft (303 m), 2 pitches, Grade IV,

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: FRA: Stephen Scoff and Jason McKinley 2/2011
N Carolina > 2. Northern Mou… > Black Mtn Range Alpine

Description

An obvious route south of the Y route with a similar split near its end. Most of the climbing is WI2 and the right fork is harder.

Location

Please refer to the South Toe River, Mount Mitchell, and Big Ivy Trail Map (Pisgah National Forest)

From the end of 1157 (see Crescent and Y routes) continue up the gravel road, then the drainage, and eventually move left following the large drainage north of locust ridge.

Descent: Once on top pick up the Black Mountain Crest Trail, head south, and descend the Colbert Ridge Trail to its trailhead on 1158. Leave a second car here or huff it back to the start.

Protection

Slings, screws, and GPS

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Jason on the LB/RB crux.

Our approach and ascent

Jason McKinley at LBRB's start