aaron willey - Apr 5, 2021 9:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2015
Saves time, but risky
Great route up and saves time. Overall the ridge prior to K2 is more difficult than the rest of the Capitol route. Highly recommend if you are comfortable with exposure and low class 5 moves. Staying ridge proper has the best rock quality.
By "accident" we got on this route to avoid the snow on the back side. Well worth it. The top of the ridge is solid and enjoyable class 3-4 climbing.
benners - Feb 2, 2011 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2008
Good When You've Got Snow
Used this route in November to avoid pockets of sugar on the south and east facing slopes.
ripper333 - Aug 23, 2010 10:21 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
hell yeah
top route... look forward to killing it this winter on skis... tried last winter and got turned around at lake for lack of time..
Kiefer - Aug 22, 2010 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2008
Winter makes a visit
Glen Maxson and myself climbed this spicy ridge under full winter conditions after allowing a few days for things to settle from the previous storm. Camped at treeline and woke to a cold morning.
Didn't summit Capitol this trip due to longer then expected times on the ridge.
Highly recommended!!
Pete Castricone - Aug 22, 2010 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
All in a day's work
Perfect weather. With Ripper333. Highly recommend this route.
aaron willey - Apr 5, 2021 9:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2015
Saves time, but riskyGreat route up and saves time. Overall the ridge prior to K2 is more difficult than the rest of the Capitol route. Highly recommend if you are comfortable with exposure and low class 5 moves. Staying ridge proper has the best rock quality.
hubix - Jul 7, 2011 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011
Long ridgeBy "accident" we got on this route to avoid the snow on the back side. Well worth it. The top of the ridge is solid and enjoyable class 3-4 climbing.
benners - Feb 2, 2011 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2008
Good When You've Got SnowUsed this route in November to avoid pockets of sugar on the south and east facing slopes.
ripper333 - Aug 23, 2010 10:21 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
hell yeahtop route... look forward to killing it this winter on skis... tried last winter and got turned around at lake for lack of time..
Kiefer - Aug 22, 2010 7:40 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2008
Winter makes a visitGlen Maxson and myself climbed this spicy ridge under full winter conditions after allowing a few days for things to settle from the previous storm. Camped at treeline and woke to a cold morning.
Didn't summit Capitol this trip due to longer then expected times on the ridge.
Highly recommended!!
Pete Castricone - Aug 22, 2010 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2010
All in a day's workPerfect weather. With Ripper333. Highly recommend this route.