Deb - Jun 30, 2009 12:19 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fishhook Arete
A very fulfilling and successful trip however painful and uncomfortable my frozen ass was on the route. Beautiful rock and stupendous scenery! Dave did an awesome job leading the tough pitches and feeding me dinner afterward. We had perfect weather for the 4 days we were out, just a bit windy and cold in the shade at higher elevation. Happy to have done this one!
Dave Daly - Jun 27, 2009 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fishhook Arete
Deb and I had an exciting time completing Fishhook. Quality rock, awesome exposure, a variety of climbing (from steep face climbing to chimney follies) and fantastic views of the steep features around us, including Whitney's north face. Best part of it all......I shared it with an amazing partner. Gotta hand it to her.....she suffered right along with me during those first 3 pitches of bone chilling cold winds funneling up through the arete and the main SW wall. BRRRRRR!! My personal highlights: Pitch #1 (great crack climbing all the way to the top of the pitch) and Pitch #5 (Deb led that pitch.....I was jealous!). Supertopo book gives it 5-stars......well, I'm a bit tough when it comes to "5-star" rating. I'll give it a 4-star. : )
This climb I personally dedicate to the memory of Bruce Bindner (aka 'Brutus Of Wyde), my dear friend and mentor. You were there with me every step of the way Bro!
Great climb! My first solo venture on 3rd. class. The ridge was a bit dicey since there was still some snow patches on the N. side of the ridge from a recent dusting. Made the slabs right before the E. summit a little tricky, but overall an amazing ridge and got to enjoy it to myself as there was no body else on the mountain all day!
Tom Fralich - Sep 1, 2008 1:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Fishhook Arete (III 5.9)
Jeff Bance and I climbed this awesome route in 9 pitches, following the SuperTopo description. The first pitch was an exciting way to start with a pretty big run-out and the early-morning cold only added to the excitement. Otherwise, really fun, exposed climbing on awesome rock. We climbed the route in about 5.5 hours and descended back to our camp at Iceberg Lake in a little over an hour. Hiked out the same day and had dinner at the French restaurant in Independence before driving to SLC. This route was a great end to my 2008 summer season.
Climbed the East Ridge from Upper Boy Scout Lake with several CMC members. Great climb, will definitely do it again one day. We successfully missed all the 4th of July traffic on the mountain as we were one of only two parties on the route.
lasvegaswraith - Jul 1, 2008 2:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
East Ridge
Standard route of N Fork to Carillon saddle ILO Rockwell variation climbed the first time - the only variation from the normal route seemed like loose talus instead of loose sand, so 2 steps up, 1 step back instead of 2 steps up, 2 steps back - to saddle and on to East Ridge. A great reminder this is so much better than work!
Climbed with Vendulka from UBSL, a great ridge climb with a real alpine feel to it and not a single other soul on the mountain.
david whiting - Mar 15, 2008 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2002
Fear of heights!
Thought this was a class three. Well, not for me. The ridge was just too exposed to feel comfortable on a solo trip.
MoapaPk - Mar 5, 2008 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2004
Rockwell
Once more Jim reminds me to sign in. Went up the Rockwell, down the scree as a day hike from the Portal, accompanied by BW and 4 tough women. Great trip. Really not that bad if you stay on route, but becomes exposure-creepy off-route.
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
MT RUSSELL
CLIMBED SOLO VIA EAST RIDGE...GREAT CLIMB AFTER DOING CARILLON FROM SADDLE ABOVE UPPER BOY SCOUT LAKE
Shirley Lam - Jan 30, 2008 9:27 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
East Ridge
Continues to be one of my favorite ridges in the Sierras...beautiful views!
Deb - Jun 30, 2009 12:19 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fishhook AreteA very fulfilling and successful trip however painful and uncomfortable my frozen ass was on the route. Beautiful rock and stupendous scenery! Dave did an awesome job leading the tough pitches and feeding me dinner afterward. We had perfect weather for the 4 days we were out, just a bit windy and cold in the shade at higher elevation. Happy to have done this one!
Dave Daly - Jun 27, 2009 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2009
Fishhook AreteDeb and I had an exciting time completing Fishhook. Quality rock, awesome exposure, a variety of climbing (from steep face climbing to chimney follies) and fantastic views of the steep features around us, including Whitney's north face. Best part of it all......I shared it with an amazing partner. Gotta hand it to her.....she suffered right along with me during those first 3 pitches of bone chilling cold winds funneling up through the arete and the main SW wall. BRRRRRR!! My personal highlights: Pitch #1 (great crack climbing all the way to the top of the pitch) and Pitch #5 (Deb led that pitch.....I was jealous!). Supertopo book gives it 5-stars......well, I'm a bit tough when it comes to "5-star" rating. I'll give it a 4-star. : )
This climb I personally dedicate to the memory of Bruce Bindner (aka 'Brutus Of Wyde), my dear friend and mentor. You were there with me every step of the way Bro!
gomez13 - Apr 11, 2009 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2003
East RidgeAwsome exposure! Great day and had great weather. My first car to car trip. Man was I burnt out!!
dabender - Dec 29, 2008 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
East Ridge10th CA 14ner - great views of Whitney.
alpinegosse - Nov 24, 2008 11:52 am
DoneEast Ridge, Awesome!
Vertigo soul - Sep 20, 2008 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2008
East RidgeGreat climb! My first solo venture on 3rd. class. The ridge was a bit dicey since there was still some snow patches on the N. side of the ridge from a recent dusting. Made the slabs right before the E. summit a little tricky, but overall an amazing ridge and got to enjoy it to myself as there was no body else on the mountain all day!
seano - Sep 5, 2008 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2007
East RidgeAmazing view and exposure.
Tom Fralich - Sep 1, 2008 1:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Fishhook Arete (III 5.9)Jeff Bance and I climbed this awesome route in 9 pitches, following the SuperTopo description. The first pitch was an exciting way to start with a pretty big run-out and the early-morning cold only added to the excitement. Otherwise, really fun, exposed climbing on awesome rock. We climbed the route in about 5.5 hours and descended back to our camp at Iceberg Lake in a little over an hour. Hiked out the same day and had dinner at the French restaurant in Independence before driving to SLC. This route was a great end to my 2008 summer season.
dpsiebert - Aug 21, 2008 5:17 am
East RidgeLeft Santa Ana at 4AM, summited at 3PM, back home by 10:30PM. Tough day, not recommended.
Bonesaw - Aug 2, 2008 5:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
East RidgeGreat solo route from Upper Boy Scout lake. Loved the exposure!
ckerth - Jul 21, 2008 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
East RidgeWhitney Portal - Lower/Upper Boy Scout Lake - Rockwell Variation - East Ridge
BradBartick - Jul 12, 2008 9:57 pm
East ridge with Manu WaliaGreat route and 1st 14'er for my buddy Manu who did great.
dshoshone - Jul 9, 2008 10:54 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2008
East RidgeFun dayhike, wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
96avs01 - Jul 7, 2008 2:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2008
East RidgeClimbed the East Ridge from Upper Boy Scout Lake with several CMC members. Great climb, will definitely do it again one day. We successfully missed all the 4th of July traffic on the mountain as we were one of only two parties on the route.
lasvegaswraith - Jul 1, 2008 2:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
East RidgeStandard route of N Fork to Carillon saddle ILO Rockwell variation climbed the first time - the only variation from the normal route seemed like loose talus instead of loose sand, so 2 steps up, 1 step back instead of 2 steps up, 2 steps back - to saddle and on to East Ridge. A great reminder this is so much better than work!
kovarpa - Apr 30, 2008 3:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2008
East ridgeClimbed with Vendulka from UBSL, a great ridge climb with a real alpine feel to it and not a single other soul on the mountain.
david whiting - Mar 15, 2008 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2002
Fear of heights!Thought this was a class three. Well, not for me. The ridge was just too exposed to feel comfortable on a solo trip.
MoapaPk - Mar 5, 2008 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2004
RockwellOnce more Jim reminds me to sign in. Went up the Rockwell, down the scree as a day hike from the Portal, accompanied by BW and 4 tough women. Great trip. Really not that bad if you stay on route, but becomes exposure-creepy off-route.
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
MT RUSSELLCLIMBED SOLO VIA EAST RIDGE...GREAT CLIMB AFTER DOING CARILLON FROM SADDLE ABOVE UPPER BOY SCOUT LAKE
Shirley Lam - Jan 30, 2008 9:27 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
East RidgeContinues to be one of my favorite ridges in the Sierras...beautiful views!