The scramble between the two summits does not by any means require a rope, slings or harnesses when dry. Just be comfortable with a little exposure and exercise caution. The rock is quite solid on the traverse and easy to navigate across o or just a few feet below the ridge crest on the east side. I honestly believe a rope would make this short traverse even more dangerous. There was only one or two real class 3 spots on the traverse with the rest being exposed Class 2.
Thanks for the input. I updated the page. I think that at the time (I'd only been climbing for a short time) the rope really helped me deal with the exposure. Now, 13 years later, I am probably more inclined to just go for it and not bother with ropes in spots like that. It pretty much depends on the climber...
Thanks for the input. I updated the page. I think that at the time (I'd only been climbing for a year or two) the rope really helped me deal with the exposure. Now, 13 years later, I am probably more inclined to just go for it and not bother with ropes in spots like that. It pretty much depends on the climber's comfort level...
Matt Lemke - Aug 26, 2016 2:39 pm - Hasn't voted
No rope needed!The scramble between the two summits does not by any means require a rope, slings or harnesses when dry. Just be comfortable with a little exposure and exercise caution. The rock is quite solid on the traverse and easy to navigate across o or just a few feet below the ridge crest on the east side. I honestly believe a rope would make this short traverse even more dangerous. There was only one or two real class 3 spots on the traverse with the rest being exposed Class 2.
Se the updated main page for more info :)
Noah (Oregon) - Oct 9, 2016 1:37 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: No rope needed!Thanks for the input. I updated the page. I think that at the time (I'd only been climbing for a short time) the rope really helped me deal with the exposure. Now, 13 years later, I am probably more inclined to just go for it and not bother with ropes in spots like that. It pretty much depends on the climber...
Noah (Oregon) - Oct 9, 2016 1:37 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: No rope needed!Thanks for the input. I updated the page. I think that at the time (I'd only been climbing for a year or two) the rope really helped me deal with the exposure. Now, 13 years later, I am probably more inclined to just go for it and not bother with ropes in spots like that. It pretty much depends on the climber's comfort level...