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| relic | West ridge  Date Climbed: Aug 1, 1986 | |
| A wild guess on the date. As described, the rock here is amazing, so gritty that even tiny holds feel very secure. So much so, that I remember my friend and I intentionally going off-route so we'd have an excuse to use the tech gear we carried up. The loggers/mining company people can be very unpleasant on the drive in, don't know what their problem is. | |
| Posted Jan 26, 2013 9:29 pm | ||
| CzechMark | Mixed Bag | |
| Best and scariest scrambling I have ever done. Also, the absolute WORST approach EVER. We didn't have bikes so the road ate our feet. Its going to be a while before I ever do this one again. Super fun tho. | |
| Posted Oct 1, 2012 4:16 am | ||
| Bluecube22 | a nice summer day trip | |
| Made this climb sevral times as for the dates I don't remember but It makes a good day trip from home | |
| Posted May 15, 2012 4:11 pm | ||
| MMclimbhigh | Several times | |
| West Ridge in the sunny summer. North Face in the snowy winter. Love the sisters! | |
| Posted Oct 7, 2011 2:00 am | ||
| fjes6 | Perfect Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011 | |
| Ran up Pugh the day before. Arrived at the gate to see maybe 10 cars, all just starting out as well. Even on an exposed rock nose with deadly exposure can you still feel great unroped, everytime you need a hold-it's right there. Descended the North Face with very little snow to meet up with the ridge at about 4,500' & with a bike ride like the one you get on the way back, this may be annual ordeal. | |
| Posted Sep 5, 2011 10:54 pm | ||
| PeakBeggar | too funn Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2011 | |
| soo much fun this scrmble is! | |
| Posted Aug 30, 2011 1:26 am | ||
| ExcitableBoy | West ridge, solo | |
| Did the west ridge as my first solo climb. Descended the North Face. Did the west ridge in winter, a fun, easy 'mixed' climb. | |
| Posted Dec 28, 2010 9:19 am | ||
| Drew Perry | West Ridge Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2009 | |
| Excellent climb. It was my first mountain in the Northwest. Couldn't have asked for a better day. Sunny all day and relatively cloudless. The snow level was very low. Almost all of the snow in the saddle between the summits was gone. Also the snow field on the north face was small. Glissading wasn't possible. my only regret is that i lost my camera on the trip. i accidently dropped it and it rolled off a ledge | |
| Posted Jan 3, 2010 12:27 am | ||
| gimpilator | Beyond My Ability Date Climbed: May 15, 2007 | |
| I know when I wander beyond my skill level. Julia and Bridgett (two experienced rock climbers) came with me for this attempt. We made it about have way up the west ridge before increasing exposure made me turn around. I encouraged them to go on but they wanted to try the North Snow Slope. We began a traverse over but ran out of time. I'd like to try this one again some day. | |
| Posted Apr 25, 2009 5:54 am | ||
| rockrat2 | West Ridge winter climb Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2007 | |
| Didn't make it to the summit, only had one day due to work and ran out of daylight. Can't wait to get back up here to try it again, very awesome route! | |
| Posted Mar 21, 2009 12:30 am | ||
| nickmech | West Ridge Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2002 | |
| Park at gate and rode/pushed bikes to mountain with Norman and our boys, Andrew and Nate. Scamper up good rock and back down the very steep snow field on north side. Lot's of blueberries. | |
| Posted Jan 1, 2009 3:53 pm | ||
| Travis_ | Both North and South Twins Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008 | |
| We had a crazy climb of both the North and South Twin Sisters in a day, it went great until the descent of the South Twin. We got off route and had a terrible time of bushwhacking. Here is the Trip Report | |
| Posted Sep 7, 2008 11:07 pm | ||
| Andy Dewey | Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2008 | |
| Climbed North & South peaks in same day. Went up West Ridge, descended SE ridge. This was difficult downclimbing with no rope; very steep & lots of loose rock. I did not see an easier alternative, but I wouldn't recommend the way I went without a rope. Beautiful clear day, mid-80's. Awesome views of Baker! | |
| Posted Aug 8, 2008 12:17 am | ||
| woodchips | West Ridge/ North Face Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2008 | |
| This is a great route; probably my favorite scramble to date. Some people do rope up for the rock portion. The Descent route off the north face does require some face in downclimbing and scrambling over loose rock before you get to the glissadable part. Saw a few folks in over their heads learning how to use the ice axe. I was imagining the rock to much more abrasive than it was; they do make sandpaper out if it, but it's not as sharp as J tree rock. | ||
| Posted Jul 18, 2008 12:38 am | ||
| rockrat2 | Very fun | |
| Very fun, had only one day to summit (in winter) and got a late start so ran out of daylight just below summit. Will definitley make another attempt next time I'm in the area. | |
| Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:50 pm | ||
| gcap | Socked in on West Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2007 | |
| Excellent rock even following a full day of rain. Minimal visibility/no view, but fun nontheless. | |
| Posted Aug 15, 2007 10:59 pm | ||
| vancouver islander | West ridge on a perfect day Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007 | |
| From a camp at the top of the approach roads with Don and Tony. Great rock and never needed the rope and pro we dragged up there. Mostly 3rd Class with occasional 4th. Descended the north face and then down to the car that day. A great climb, stupendous views and great partners. It doesn't get any better than this. | |
| Posted Jun 7, 2007 2:29 am | ||
| osatrik | West Ridge Date Climbed: Oct 10, 1993 | |
| Paul C, daughter Hillary, and I climbed the standard route. The most incredible rock around -- like 150 grit sand paper. Take one or two paris of gloves that you can trash. But it's fun. You'll feel like Spiderman on most of this climb, with the rock just grabbing you and not wanting to let go. | |
| Posted Aug 25, 2006 6:47 am | ||
| Duseks | West Ridge Date Climbed: May 11, 2006 | |
| Excellent climb, when there is unstable snow on the route it is more like mostly 4th class w/ 3 or 4 spots of low 5th class. Stay close there's lot's of loose rock. | |
| Posted May 13, 2006 1:17 am | ||
| setrent | Route Climbed: West Ridge, North Route Date Climbed: Multiple | |
| The West Ridge is a pleasure to climb. No rope needed if comfortable with third class. The bike approach is key for the descent. | ||
| Posted Dec 26, 2005 9:30 pm | ||
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