Step 3 of the Lower Gully....

dcampogan - Jul 18, 2020 6:53 pm - Hasn't voted

Looks like rockfall has changed this boulder field and it'll take 4th/5th class climbing over a bulge to get by it. There are 3 boulders towards the top of the image. Everything below these 3 boulders has collapsed and there is now a 10 foot step that you will need to climb. We were not comfortable with this and turned around. It appears some have managed to surmount this obstacle because there is an anchor and webbing visible at the top of it, presumably for setting up a belay as well as a rap anchor/handline. A strong climber might be fine getting up this, but the rock is loose and we didn't think it was safe. A rope might be helpful although I didn't see anywhere for pro, but at least it would be helpful to belay followers and rap back down. Thought I'd provide this info. because it will definitely be a game-changer for some people expecting and prepared for no more than a 3rd class scramble to the summit. Hope you find this helpful. Thanks.