My friend and I are hoping to climb both Gannett Peak in Wyoming and Granite Peak in Montana this summer. We have done a fair amount of the highpoints in the SW (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona) but nothing in the NW. From what I can tell by reading, we should be knowledgeable on using crampons, ice axes, rappelling gear, ect. Since we are new to this type of climbing, I am curious to know if we are crazy to consider doing these two peaks without the use of a guide?
Thanks for any advice!
Mark