Soloed the East Arete after not climbing for almost 10 years. It was a beautiful summit and just what I needed to get me to quit smoking and start technical mountaineering again. I haven't stopped yet. Thanks, Winchell!
Route Climbed: East Arete Date Climbed: June, 1971
This was my first Sierra summit requiring more than Class 2 difficulty. I remember having a great time. The climb was straightforward, with enough exposure to make it exciting. The view of the Palisades was fantastic. And, the summit of Winchell is superb! It is a very exposed summit, with room for only two people, and the view straight down the steep West Face is awesome. A great climb!!!!
mtnfoto - Jan 27, 2004 11:08 am
Route Climbed: East Arete Date Climbed: 1976 and 1979The last time I did this I day hiked it from the Big Pine Creek trailhead in my Nike running shoes.
Craig Peer - Sep 23, 2002 3:07 pm
Route Climbed: East Arete Date Climbed: 1994Soloed the East Arete after not climbing for almost 10 years. It was a beautiful summit and just what I needed to get me to quit smoking and start technical mountaineering again. I haven't stopped yet. Thanks, Winchell!
phomchick - Jun 18, 2002 6:05 pm
Route Climbed: East Arete Date Climbed: June, 1971This was my first Sierra summit requiring more than Class 2 difficulty. I remember having a great time. The climb was straightforward, with enough exposure to make it exciting. The view of the Palisades was fantastic. And, the summit of Winchell is superb! It is a very exposed summit, with room for only two people, and the view straight down the steep West Face is awesome. A great climb!!!!
tiogap - Jun 3, 2002 9:09 pm
Route Climbed: East Arete Date Climbed: May 26, 2002Fun climb with great views.