Little Bear had previously been on my 'Brain Tumor' List - the only way I'd be willing to risk the hour glass was if I was about to die anyway. The talus is endless, but it beats dodging bowling balls.
You've got a really good write up and easy to follow page here, Ryan. I appreciate the time you put into this. Gonna try this route next week and I'll be bringing this with me.
It looks shorter than the now standard West Ridge Route. Did you by chance clock the mileage on this?
Cheers!
GerryS - Dec 10, 2006 6:52 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks!Little Bear had previously been on my 'Brain Tumor' List - the only way I'd be willing to risk the hour glass was if I was about to die anyway. The talus is endless, but it beats dodging bowling balls.
RyanS - Dec 11, 2006 8:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks!Kudos to you, Gerry! I'm glad the page helped you out! The exciting traverse is, to an extent, worth a lot of the pain of the endless talus.
Kiefer - Mar 8, 2011 2:01 am - Voted 10/10
Very Nice PageYou've got a really good write up and easy to follow page here, Ryan. I appreciate the time you put into this. Gonna try this route next week and I'll be bringing this with me.
It looks shorter than the now standard West Ridge Route. Did you by chance clock the mileage on this?
Cheers!
RyanS - Mar 8, 2011 7:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very Nice PageThanks! It's a demanding but rewarding route. I calculated 8-miles and 5400 vertical feet for the climb. Let me know how it goes!