Back in '08, me and two buddies did the traverse starting at South Lake to TBolt (one buddy led the block), Starlight, North Pal, Polemonium, Sill, across the moraine to Sam Mack Meadow and out to Glacier Lodge. Took just under 24 hours. I recall how hairy U Notch and V Notch were and route finding difficulties.
I gotta laugh about your imaginings about what could go wrong on this traverse. My nightmares came afterward, thinking back on our luck that none of made a fatal misstep especially when free soloing the Milk Bottle and TBolt block. No question this little trip is a badass thing to do. Our TR is also on this site "Long Day's Journey into Night."
T. White - Nov 21, 2020 8:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Captivating read!One of the most unique trip reports I've encountered on SP or indeed anywhere. Hope to see more.
Iceonmybelayby - Nov 23, 2020 3:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Captivating read!Dear T,
Glad you found it interesting! As long as there is more rock to climb I'm sure I will have more to say!
Sierra Ledge Rat - Dec 10, 2020 1:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Are you my brother?Totally, dude. Been there, done that. Epic climb to reclaim your life. Yes. And that slog from Sam Mack to Sill seems like 100 miles.
Iceonmybelayby - Dec 29, 2020 3:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Are you my brother?I am your brother!
And thank you. I hope to run into you someday out there in the mountains
Marmootle - Dec 28, 2020 12:20 am - Hasn't voted
Brilliant!I quite enjoyed this read. Found it remarkably motivating to say the least. Well done!
Iceonmybelayby - Dec 29, 2020 3:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Brilliant!Thank you Marmootle! I had a great time on the climb and at the keyboard
Iceonmybelayby - Jan 1, 2021 11:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Yes!Hell yeah thsnks Myles!
Augie Medina - Jan 5, 2021 2:41 pm - Voted 9/10
Did the Same in ReverseBack in '08, me and two buddies did the traverse starting at South Lake to TBolt (one buddy led the block), Starlight, North Pal, Polemonium, Sill, across the moraine to Sam Mack Meadow and out to Glacier Lodge. Took just under 24 hours. I recall how hairy U Notch and V Notch were and route finding difficulties.
I gotta laugh about your imaginings about what could go wrong on this traverse. My nightmares came afterward, thinking back on our luck that none of made a fatal misstep especially when free soloing the Milk Bottle and TBolt block. No question this little trip is a badass thing to do. Our TR is also on this site "Long Day's Journey into Night."