Alternative to doing Gemini with the 2008 Sierra Challenge gang. Attempted to do Gemini but couldn't keep up after all of the climbing on Ruby to Mills the day before. Blew off the scree slope on Royce to have dinner with the wife. Descended via Royce Col down to Honeymoon Lake.
From the Royce Merriam Saddle Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2008
Did both Royce and Merriam from the saddle, Pretty fun and solid class 2 scrambling. Perfect weather, just too many skeeters lower down. All in all a great day
Three times in one season on the DNB. First time w/DustysD, we got lightning'd off at P5. 2nd time w/KSolem and Derek we finished in the warm sun and 3rd time w/BB in which we sweated to the summit. Classic Clevenger/Harrington Sierra Route that is a must!
Solo from Pine Crk. 6.5 hours. Ridge Traverse to Royce, then Feather. The next day, continuing on (dropping down) to Hilgard and then Julius Ceasar. Great day.
Climbed this somewhat serious route with The Chief and Derick. The upper pitches are fantastic, solid 5.10 moves on clean rock. It was shady, breezy and cold.