We felt the upper portion of the North Ridge (after crossing the snow) is much longer than 2-3 pitches. We did at least four pitches (without counting the simuling) on a 70m rope. Also, a full rope (i.e., 60m) would be ideal if one is doing the East Ledges descent (for at least the last of the five raps to access the "ledges"). Otherwise, the descriptions are spot on. Thanks!
Right on, glad you had a good climb! I think my impression was that it was short in comparison to the rest of the ridge below the snow. I'll update the description.
mt_daydream - Aug 20, 2008 5:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Upper North RidgeWe felt the upper portion of the North Ridge (after crossing the snow) is much longer than 2-3 pitches. We did at least four pitches (without counting the simuling) on a 70m rope. Also, a full rope (i.e., 60m) would be ideal if one is doing the East Ledges descent (for at least the last of the five raps to access the "ledges"). Otherwise, the descriptions are spot on. Thanks!
mvs - Aug 22, 2008 5:25 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Upper North RidgeRight on, glad you had a good climb! I think my impression was that it was short in comparison to the rest of the ridge below the snow. I'll update the description.