...reading this! We have the same perception of the Reynolds North Face Diagonal, that in good weather and conditions (I'd NEVER do it if the snow hadn't melted out!)it's not as intimidating as it looks, although caution is certainly called for. For me, the most difficult, nervous, point in the ascent comes just at the end of the diagonal traverse when wrapping around the east face of the mountain; there's just enough slope underfoot with nothing to stop grab onto if you slide, that...well...I'm always glad to put that couple hundred feet or so behind me.
Interesting, that the first time I did Reynolds, we, too, got nailed by one of those storms that seems to come in at about a hundred miles an hour. We got soaked!
Thanks, as always, Vernon. It's fun, and easy, writing about the country's best National Park!
That storm didn't rush at me, though; I had been watching it approach from west of Lake McDonald ever since I reached the start of the north face traverse, but I thought I'd beat it. I almost did, but almost isn't enough, is it? Then the storm DID rush in, and I rushed off! Another case of my pride overtaking my reason...
This is a great addition to the GNP page, and inspiration for me to get up there and do some climbing. I really enjoyed your final thoughts too. Satisfaction with the day, and anticipation of tomorrows delights is a fine way to end the day.
Cheers;
Tim
Saintgrizzly - Mar 18, 2007 5:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Enjoyed......reading this! We have the same perception of the Reynolds North Face Diagonal, that in good weather and conditions (I'd NEVER do it if the snow hadn't melted out!)it's not as intimidating as it looks, although caution is certainly called for. For me, the most difficult, nervous, point in the ascent comes just at the end of the diagonal traverse when wrapping around the east face of the mountain; there's just enough slope underfoot with nothing to stop grab onto if you slide, that...well...I'm always glad to put that couple hundred feet or so behind me.
Interesting, that the first time I did Reynolds, we, too, got nailed by one of those storms that seems to come in at about a hundred miles an hour. We got soaked!
Nice report, Bob.
Bob Sihler - Mar 19, 2007 10:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Enjoyed...Thanks, as always, Vernon. It's fun, and easy, writing about the country's best National Park!
That storm didn't rush at me, though; I had been watching it approach from west of Lake McDonald ever since I reached the start of the north face traverse, but I thought I'd beat it. I almost did, but almost isn't enough, is it? Then the storm DID rush in, and I rushed off! Another case of my pride overtaking my reason...
T Sharp - Mar 19, 2007 1:57 am - Voted 10/10
Nice TR BobThis is a great addition to the GNP page, and inspiration for me to get up there and do some climbing. I really enjoyed your final thoughts too. Satisfaction with the day, and anticipation of tomorrows delights is a fine way to end the day.
Cheers;
Tim
Bob Sihler - Mar 19, 2007 10:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice TR BobThanks, Tim. It is such an amazing area up there, and I'm so glad I finally got the bird's-eye view of it. So different, so rewarding, so addicting...
repelmen - Feb 17, 2016 10:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Logan Pass areaShssss! Quiet now!