Norris wrote:I recommend going to the Palisades from the East side, from Big Pine / 395. The approach is shorter, better scenery, better routes (e.g. Swiss Arete on Sill or U-Notch on North Palisade versus just a class 3 scramble from the other side)
Surfnturf,
Look a Norris' profile pic. This is near the top of the U-notch from the east side. Yes, it could be considered as shorter and easier if you're prepared to ice-climb at this level, or higher, depending on conditions at the time of your ascent.