Re: Chair Peak - NE Buttress Route
Posted:
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:52 pmby ExcitableBoy
So, just a suggestion from a guy who has climbed Chair Peak 20+ times in winter.
Stash the snow shoes at the Thumb Tack
The technical 'crux', the 15' waterfall on pitch three, is actually vertical
Forget nuts. Small tricams and pitons (KB/Buaboos, and small angles) are more useful.
Watch the avalanche forecast, the valley is extremely prone.
Good luck.
Re: Chair Peak - NE Buttress Route
Posted:
Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:06 pmby store_cold
Thank you, it is helpful.
Re: Chair Peak - NE Buttress Route
Posted:
Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:59 pmby ExcitableBoy
You bet. As an avid weather watcher I would say this weekend might be iffy, conditions wise. President's Day WE typically enjoys a high pressure system for a few days and up to a couple of weeks.