East Ridge, IV, 5.7

Continue scrambling up the ridge itself enjoying views in both directions until you come to an obvious 5th class step with significant exposure to the right side. There is a piton at the base of this step and a small crack that takes a 00 Metolius or small nut. It is somewhat flaring so a cam would work best if you brought one that small. A move or two above that placement and this step is overcome. This was the first time we pulled out the rope, but many do prefer to short rope to this point. We put the rope away again and proceeded to the “Big Step”. When necessary, traverse the ridge left on your way to the base of the Big Step. East Ridge, IV, 5.7, Mount Temple, Banff National Park, July, 2007