I especially like the foot shot staring down the cliff. Well done. Hopefully soon I will go on smaller climb so I can join the both of you on this stuff.
FWIW, I found the Nelson description in the Select guide to provide more technical climbing and cleaner rock than Klenke's. A 40m rope is adequate, and I wouldn't stretch out a 60m - I have linked pitches 2-3 together, but only with careful pro placements and some big run-outs to keep the rope from dragging. Also, breaking up the traverse into 2 pitch's like that described in Nelson's guide makes for easier communication and a more secure belay for the second. Lastly, climbing up and right at the end of the traverse (Nelson)leads to a logical belay that protects the follower much better than downclimbing at the end of the traverse will (Klenke).
EastKing - Jul 31, 2010 4:21 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent report and picsI especially like the foot shot staring down the cliff. Well done. Hopefully soon I will go on smaller climb so I can join the both of you on this stuff.
Josh Lewis - Jan 16, 2011 3:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Way toGet R done! And thanks for the trip report! Cheers Josh Lewis.
mtnfreak - Sep 3, 2012 12:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice jobFWIW, I found the Nelson description in the Select guide to provide more technical climbing and cleaner rock than Klenke's. A 40m rope is adequate, and I wouldn't stretch out a 60m - I have linked pitches 2-3 together, but only with careful pro placements and some big run-outs to keep the rope from dragging. Also, breaking up the traverse into 2 pitch's like that described in Nelson's guide makes for easier communication and a more secure belay for the second. Lastly, climbing up and right at the end of the traverse (Nelson)leads to a logical belay that protects the follower much better than downclimbing at the end of the traverse will (Klenke).