Starting up the first pitch...

Chad A. - Jan 11, 2005 11:28 pm - Hasn't voted

Hi, David,

I'd say that the right gully stuff, due to lack of the length of the pitches, goes no more than WI2. The first pitch is probably about 80 degrees, the second less to about 70 degrees, and the third, at about 10,300, 80-85 degrees. None are more than 20 feet, or thereabouts.



Since the road to Cloud Cap still wasn't gated, we drove up the night before at about 10pm, and slept until about 3 a.m., and left at around 3:30. You could certainly pick an altitude to camp at, and find a spot; it's pretty cozy right at the trailhead at Cloud Cap at about 5850, or so. You're still in the trees there, and protected from the wind. You get a great view of the mountain from the road, and get to look at the route from afar. I'd suggest the route for sure, but make sure you have a bit of ice climbing in beforehand, and I'd suggest two ice tools for the route. Enjoy, and thanks for the message and questions!

---Chad---