jdmorris wrote:dskoon wrote:Did you, or was it possible to glissade at all coming down the SE side? And I take it you went up that class 3 rock chute, whatever its called, the "Classic route," or the "Right Hand chute?"
Hoping to take my son up there in a couple of weeks.
I did the right hand chute and climbed the third class rock in the ramp to the NE ridge (which is exceptionally clean, sturdy rock compared to the rest of the route). I would advise you to wear helmets if you're not solo. I had hoped to glissade and the snow was soft but the sun cups were enormous. Some of the more runnel-like cups might be slideable.
JD
Thanks for that info.
Dayhike, huh? Long day, but no doubt a good one.
Helmets, eh? Yeah, I've been thinking about it. When I climbed Ritter, we didn't have helmets, but I spose it's the way to go if people are above, etc.
I do remember those suncups, matter of fact, I'd never seen anything like that before. Suncups, yes, but never as big and deep as those. They might in fact be the deepest suncups in all the Sierra. Still, we found a place to glissade both standing and sitting, and had a good time down.
Ok, I'm further inspired.