First solo climb. As with all 14'ers it was a challenge but not nearly as difficult as Williamson across the way. 4:45 hours up to Anvil, slept, 5 to top (was moving slow on the North Rib)6 hours down.
Great 4 day solo trip covering Will, Barnard, Trojan, and Tyndall. Camped in Williamson Bowl all three nights to avoid strong wind at the pass. Met a lot of nice folks... Climbed Tyndall the last day and hiked all the way out in the afternoon.
Left Anvil at 4:15, summit at 8:45. Started on nw rib but moves got too sketchy higher up. Dropped into nw gully. Still some moves required to get around notch. Not class 2. I'd think the east rib (?) on that face is easier and faster.
Took a chance on the weather and was rewarded with a outstanding weekend of climbing. 2 more 14er's and 2 new climbing partners. Thanks SJ and souloscrambler for a great trip!
Left from Anvil camp at 4am, summited at 10am. North rib was easy class 3 until it joined up with the ridge (fairly snowy at this section)... one or two class 4 moves were involved at this point.. i'm assuming this was either because of snow or because I didn't take correct route.
Enjoyable with a great view Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2008
After climbing Williamson two years ago, I thought this was going to be a snap. Somewhat more difficult than I expected. With me was my wife, and a friend from church's 17 year old Eagle Scout to bag his first 14er. Good job Eileen and Ryan!