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Chicken of the Sea (aka North Ridge)
5.5 YDS 4b French 13 Ewbanks IV+ UIAA 11 ZA MS 4a British
Avg: 1.3 from 3 votes
Type: | Trad, Alpine, 700 ft (212 m), 4 pitches |
FA: | Galen Rowell & Chris Vandivier 1974 |
Page Views: | 1,333 total · 13/month |
Shared By: | Richard Shore on Oct 19, 2015 |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Description
Follow the north ridge of Hot Tuna Tower. Much 3rd and 4th class scrambling with short (<50') sections of 5th class. The summit block is likely the crux of this route. Ascend the S/SW side of the summit block on some slab and sweet chickenheads. No anchor on top, downclimb the block to descend. I then followed the ridgeline south over the next sub-summit, and dropped off NW into the gully behind the towers. This is a good option if you are carrying all your gear with you, otherwise descend as per Croft/Lewis - "drop east down the second gully south of the summit, some rappels may be required."
This route is easily reached from the top of Soaring Eagle Tower, and allows for a fun solo linkup of the two towers.
This route is easily reached from the top of Soaring Eagle Tower, and allows for a fun solo linkup of the two towers.
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