Not a dumb question, but any advice I give would be just as vague as "6 pitches." When we did it we used a 30m rope and even contrived some shorter pitches as anchor building practice. So, we might have turned over the rope like 12 times or something. 6 is just my best guess.
Route finding, though, is really pretty easy. Only at the top, and you'll know it's close, did we zig and zag to avoid steep and loose rock. When it's steep, look around, you'll find solid rock. I'm not trying to sandbag anyone, I just live in the pre-alzheimers "land of perpetual onsite."
Just went back and did it again. Just as much fun as I remember. With a 60 meter rope, as I suspected, it is indeed 6 pitches. Even "sent" the direct finish on loose, steep juggy face climbing. Went on to the true summit (no register now...) and descended to Long Lake. From the summit, this is by far the preferred return to the trailhead. It's easy to find, just go down the obvious sandy gully straight towards Long Lake. Once below the sandy gully, aim left towards the outlet. You'll find a cool little couloir breaking through a final cliffband. Cruiser, faster and more enjoyable than a Treasure Lakes descent.
Reports of a few people out climbing this route. And even more recent chalk. Do it up, trundle the loose stuff as you go!
rhyang - Aug 26, 2009 12:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Any more detail ?Looks like a fun climb ! I see the description mentions 6 pitches. Can you be more specific about them ?
Probably a dumb question, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask ..
JedSMG - Sep 24, 2009 10:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Pitch detailNot a dumb question, but any advice I give would be just as vague as "6 pitches." When we did it we used a 30m rope and even contrived some shorter pitches as anchor building practice. So, we might have turned over the rope like 12 times or something. 6 is just my best guess.
Route finding, though, is really pretty easy. Only at the top, and you'll know it's close, did we zig and zag to avoid steep and loose rock. When it's steep, look around, you'll find solid rock. I'm not trying to sandbag anyone, I just live in the pre-alzheimers "land of perpetual onsite."
hgrapid - Oct 28, 2009 4:53 pm - Voted 10/10
This is good, why not in Alaska?This is a good page. Why not model your Alaska route pages like this?
JedSMG - Aug 11, 2010 5:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Almost a year to the day...Just went back and did it again. Just as much fun as I remember. With a 60 meter rope, as I suspected, it is indeed 6 pitches. Even "sent" the direct finish on loose, steep juggy face climbing. Went on to the true summit (no register now...) and descended to Long Lake. From the summit, this is by far the preferred return to the trailhead. It's easy to find, just go down the obvious sandy gully straight towards Long Lake. Once below the sandy gully, aim left towards the outlet. You'll find a cool little couloir breaking through a final cliffband. Cruiser, faster and more enjoyable than a Treasure Lakes descent.
Reports of a few people out climbing this route. And even more recent chalk. Do it up, trundle the loose stuff as you go!