Lookout

Climbing on this face requires a fair amount of route finding. You can make the route as hard or easy as you like depending on your decision making on the ascent. Generally this route follows a series of cracks trending upward and to the climbers right. Begin uphill (north about 80 feet) of a large standing dead conifer tree at the base. (There was still a significant snow field present in July of 2019 which prevented us from beginning the route anywhere else) The first 200 feet are class four and low class five. Rope up at the beginning of consistent low class five climbing as the angle increases near a very small pine tree.

P1: Follow the obvious weakness and right facing corner with a series of cracks and quite a bit of loose rock. Be wary of rope drag over ledges, you'll dislodge rocks. We traversed slightly right throughout the first several pitches to keep loose rock relatively clear of the belayer. Full rope length pitch. Belay at easy ledge. 5.2

P2: Head upward toward a large split-stemmed pine tree. Pass the tree and continue up and right to a ledge. 5.4

P3: Continue up and right with many varied route options. Further to climbers right is lower angle and easier. Look for the cool 2' column to sling. 5.6

P4: Continue up and right with many varied route options. Further to climbers right is lower angle and easier. Belay at a big sandy ledge next to a low angle ramp, just below good consistent cracks. 5.5

P5: Pick your poison. Multiple crack lines to choose from to head upward and climbers left. Find the great BD #4 crack and make hauling the cam up here worthwhile. An easy mantle to a long ledge beneath an imposing overhang. We traversed to the climbers left and made a belay after a short pitch 40m. 5.8

P6: Last short pitch to the top, but the location is superb and the stemming cracks and face make for interesting climbing. Head directly up through a weakness between the two imposing towers of the Northern Tooth for a glorious top-out and beautiful view. 5.8  

To descend from the peak you'll need to down climb some easy 5th on the southeastern side of the rock for about 20 feet. After this it takes some easy route finding to head off the southwestern side of the mountain into the saddle.

The last two pitches can likely be combined with minimal placements and a 70m rope.

Look for the large standing dead conifer at the base of the slab. Route begins approximately 80' north. This is approximate and wont matter much as the first 200' or so as you ascend are unroped. Aim for a very small pine where we roped up. See attached photos.

Standard rack to BD #4. Nuts and Tricams are great for anchors.