You might want to correct the spelling of Fred Beckey's name -- there are two "e"s. I'm on a campaign to fix this througout Summitpost.org. Make the fix and let me know, and I'll increase my score on your page.
This reminds me of the time I was talking with a buddy on the trail about various climbs, sprinkling the conversation with references to "Beckey says this" and Beckey says that". A neophyte climber with us finally asked "Who is this Becky, and how come she knows so much about climbing?"
Thanks for pointing that out. I had it spelled right later on in the report. Not sure how Becky got in there but you're right she does seem to know a lot about climbing. Anyway... it's fixed now. thx!
Just a note for future west ridge seekers. The Summit Post write up doesn't mention which direction dihedral to look for, which is crucial to staying on 5.5 rock! We used a topo from Fred Beckey's guide, and it showed a left-facing dihedral to start. If you follow it, you will be off route on something 5.7+ below the white horn. The warning sign which we should have noticed was too much lichen, moss and loose rock for such a popular route. Instead I assume a clean, lichen-free right-facing dihedral closer to the balanced rock puts you on the 5.5 ridge climb.
osatrik - Aug 26, 2006 5:45 am - Voted 9/10
Give Fred His Due!You might want to correct the spelling of Fred Beckey's name -- there are two "e"s. I'm on a campaign to fix this througout Summitpost.org. Make the fix and let me know, and I'll increase my score on your page.
This reminds me of the time I was talking with a buddy on the trail about various climbs, sprinkling the conversation with references to "Beckey says this" and Beckey says that". A neophyte climber with us finally asked "Who is this Becky, and how come she knows so much about climbing?"
MountaingirlBC - Aug 26, 2006 7:11 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Give Fred His Due!Thanks for pointing that out. I had it spelled right later on in the report. Not sure how Becky got in there but you're right she does seem to know a lot about climbing. Anyway... it's fixed now. thx!
Jeremy Hakes - Aug 3, 2007 2:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Great peakNice looking peak, good shots, and a good TR, too. Well done!
MountaingirlBC - Aug 7, 2007 1:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great peakThank you :) One of my favorites for sure!
justinjohnsen - Sep 3, 2012 6:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Not a left-facing dihedral!Just a note for future west ridge seekers. The Summit Post write up doesn't mention which direction dihedral to look for, which is crucial to staying on 5.5 rock! We used a topo from Fred Beckey's guide, and it showed a left-facing dihedral to start. If you follow it, you will be off route on something 5.7+ below the white horn. The warning sign which we should have noticed was too much lichen, moss and loose rock for such a popular route. Instead I assume a clean, lichen-free right-facing dihedral closer to the balanced rock puts you on the 5.5 ridge climb.