Modified route on Swiss Arete

View High-Resolution Image
Modified route on Swiss Arete

Modified route on Swiss Arete

When we got to Glacier Notch, we traversed to the most natural starting point in the ridge. Most descriptions of the route recommend a 3rd class approach up the gully. Our route on the lower part of the arete was splendid, and very similar to the rest of the climb, so I recommend it.
lavaka
on Aug 30, 2007 9:05 pm
Lat/Lon: 37.09440°N / 118.5019°W
Image ID: 330979

Comments

Post a Comment
Viewing: 1-3 of 3
fossana

fossana - Jun 30, 2008 8:15 pm - Voted 10/10

great recommendation

route seemed a bit too short otherwise

lavaka

lavaka - Jul 11, 2008 11:26 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: great recommendation

Yeah, I don't know why you would do it any other way, unless you were worried about going too slowly. The route is still relatively short -- we only roped up for one pitch.

pratyush

pratyush - Jun 22, 2010 2:43 pm - Voted 10/10

Nice exposures!

The ridge on your route requires a catsit move, with falls either side.

Viewing: 1-3 of 3