The upper East Ridge and East Face of Fortress Mountain on September 24, 2000. You want to stay on the ridge crest as close as possible and aim for a 12-foot high class 4 chimney (visible as a black crack at upper right). It is then easy scrambling above this chimney. It is a mistake to venture out on the face. Trust me, don't go there--very loose, very steep, very sketchy. Phew!