So I did Browns Peak this weekend (or at least I gave it a try) but ended up bailing out about 3/4 or so up the steep chute when things became almost vertical and I did not feel comfortable to continue on as I would have to downclimb it as well. Also, I was solo and didn't see anybody up there except a few cars at the trailhead and a few kids I passed who only hiked up to the saddle. This route felt a LOT more difficult to me than any class 3 stuff I had done on CO (Sawtooth, Father Dyer). Is this a general rule that a class 3 in AZ is harder than a class 3 in CO?
P.S.: Having said that, I still would like to give Browns another go so if anybody is interested in partnering up please shoot me a pm.